Abstract: A power-on method for a server device includes generating a stand-by power to a server module of the server device when a blade enable signal is asserted; asserting, by the server module, a power-on signal to a storage module of the server device; performing, by the storage module, a first boot-on process when the storage module receives the asserted power-on signal; transmitting, by the storage module, an asserted ready signal to the server module when the first boot-on process finishes; and performing, by the server module, a second boot-on process via a normal power when the server module receives the asserted ready signal.

Abstract: A detection system for storage device includes a case, one or more storage modules, one or more transmission cables, and one or more detection modules. The case defines one or more receiving slots and includes one or more position detectors. The position detector is installed adjacently to the receiving slot. The storage module is received by the receiving slot. The storage module includes a base board and a connecting module installed on the base board. The position detector generates a first error signal when the storage module is not correctly seated in the receiving slot. The transmission cable is coupled to the connecting module. The detection module is electrically connected to the transmission cable. The detection module generates a second error signal when the transmission cable is not correctly connected to the connecting module. Accordingly, service personnel can identify and resolve the errors quickly to enhance service efficiency.

Abstract: A power-on method for a server device includes generating a stand-by power to a server module of the server device when a blade enable signal is asserted; asserting, by the server module, a power-on signal to a storage module of the server device; performing, by the storage module, a first boot-on process when the storage module receives the asserted power-on signal; transmitting, by the storage module, an asserted ready signal to the server module when the first boot-on process finishes; and performing, by the server module, a second boot-on process via a normal power when the server module receives the asserted ready signal.

Abstract: A data writing method for a flash memory, and a flash memory controller and a flash memory storage apparatus using the same are provided. First, data is received from a host system. Next, the data is divided into at least one frame. Afterwards, an error checking and correcting (ECC) code corresponding to the frame is generated so as to form at least one ECC frame. Then, the ECC frame is divided into a plurality of frame segments. Finally, the frame segments are written into a flash memory chip according to a non-sequentially ranking order.

Abstract: A data writing method for a flash memory, and a flash memory controller and a flash memory storage apparatus using the same are provided. First, data is received from a host system. Next, the data is divided into at least one frame. Afterwards, an error checking and correcting (ECC) code corresponding to the frame is generated so as to form at least one ECC frame. Then, the ECC frame is divided into a plurality of frame segments. Finally, the frame segments are written into a flash memory chip according to a non-sequentially ranking order.

Abstract: The conventional I/O devices of a storage element, such as memory card, have a built-in microprocessor control unit (MCU) for executing the I/O commands. The demand of MCU increases the cost. Besides, the capacity of the storage element supported by the device is depend on the firmware inside the MCU. Since the updating of firmware is a tough job, the supportability is lack of elasticity. This invention discloses a method for driving the I/O device of storage element that strengthens the device driver to get rid of the MCU. The capacity supported hence can be raised by merely updating the device driver.

Abstract: The conventional apparatus for reading/writing storage devices need a built-in microprocessor control unit (MCU) to process commands. Thus, the flexiability (e.g.: supporting capacity of storage device) and the cost of the apparatus are not satisfied. The present invention employs a driver and a hardwire circuit to replace the MCU for money saving without changing other units in the apparatus. Moreover, the apparatus of the present invention can raise the supporting capacity of storage device and compatibility by just updating the driver.