Abstract: The invention relates to a modular computer system (1), comprising a chassis (2) having a plurality of receiving bays (7) for receiving corresponding function modules (13), in particular server modules (22). The modular computer system (1) comprises a non-volatile memory device arranged in the chassis (2) and at least one controller arranged in the chassis (2) and connected to the memory device. Here, the memory device is configured to store configuration data of a plurality of function modules (13). The memory device is configured to receive requests to write, read and/or delete configuration data received by a function module (13) accommodated in a receiving bay (7), to map the requests on an address space of the memory device and to transmit corresponding control commands to the memory device. The invention further relates to a server module (22) for use in such a modular computer system (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular computer system (1), comprising a chassis (2) having a plurality of receiving bays (7) for receiving corresponding function modules (13), in particular server modules (22). The modular computer system (1) comprises a non-volatile memory device arranged in the chassis (2) and at least one controller arranged in the chassis (2) and connected to the memory device. Here, the memory device is configured to store configuration data of a plurality of function modules (13). The memory device is configured to receive requests to write, read and/or delete configuration data received by a function module (13) accommodated in a receiving bay (7), to map the requests on an address space of the memory device and to transmit corresponding control commands to the memory device. The invention further relates to a server module (22) for use in such a modular computer system (1).

Abstract: A method of executing a utility program on a computer system having a system management chip includes activating a graphics memory in the computer system, downloading a memory map including the utility program to be executed by the system management chip, storing the memory map in the graphics memory by the system management chip, copying the memory map from the graphics memory to a main memory in the computer system, and executing the utility program with a processor in the computer system.

Abstract: A method of executing a utility program on a computer system having a system management chip includes activating a graphics memory in the computer system, downloading a memory map including the utility program to be executed by the system management chip, storing the memory map in the graphics memory by the system management chip, copying the memory map from the graphics memory to a main memory in the computer system, and executing the utility program with a processor in the computer system.