Abstract: A system and method for to modify a setup to allow a restart despite a faulty hardware component is disclosed. The system includes a management controller storing a system error log. The computer system includes hardware components in communication with the management controller. A basic input output system (BIOS) includes a start-up routine that successfully completes if all of the hardware components are functional. The start-up routine determines an error in one of the hardware components from the system error log. The routine disables the hardware component. The routine then completes a power-on self-test routine.

Abstract: A system and method for providing system data during a power-on routine of a basic input output system. A controller is powered with an independent power source and accesses the system data. A power-on self-test routine is performed via a basic input output system. The fastest available interface of a plurality of interfaces between the basic input output system and the controller is determined. One of the plurality of interfaces is selected. The system data is sent from the controller to the basic input output system via the selected interface during the power-on self-test routine.

Abstract: A system and method for providing system data during a power-on routine of a basic input output system. A controller is powered with an independent power source and accesses the system data. A power-on self-test routine is performed via a basic input output system. The fastest available interface of a plurality of interfaces between the basic input output system and the controller is determined. One of the plurality of interfaces is selected. The system data is sent from the controller to the basic input output system via the selected interface during the power-on self-test routine.