18122996. DEVICE RECOVERY USING SELECTION OF AN ALTERNATE BIOS simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)
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DEVICE RECOVERY USING SELECTION OF AN ALTERNATE BIOS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Tomer Shachar of Beer Sheva (IL)
Yevgeni Gehtman of Modi'in (IL)
DEVICE RECOVERY USING SELECTION OF AN ALTERNATE BIOS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18122996 titled 'DEVICE RECOVERY USING SELECTION OF AN ALTERNATE BIOS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes techniques for device recovery using the selection of an alternate BIOS chip in a processing device.
- The method involves selecting a BIOS chip from multiple options using a selector switch.
- The selected BIOS chip provides instructions to initiate a boot process upon power application.
- The selector switch controls the connection between the selected BIOS chip and an additional component.
- Only one BIOS chip can be selected at a time for device recovery.
- The selector switch also provides power to the selected BIOS chip and can be user-controlled.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Selection of an alternate BIOS chip for device recovery.
- Use of a selector switch to choose the BIOS chip.
- Execution of instructions to initiate a boot process.
- User-controlled selection process.
- Power provision to the selected BIOS chip.
Potential Applications: The technology can be applied in various industries such as computer hardware, data centers, and industrial automation for device recovery and system maintenance.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses the issue of device recovery in case of BIOS failure or corruption, providing a reliable solution for system boot-up.
Benefits:
- Enhanced device recovery capabilities.
- Improved system reliability.
- User-friendly BIOS chip selection process.
- Efficient boot process initiation.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in computer manufacturing, server maintenance services, and industrial equipment management for improved system reliability and quick recovery in case of BIOS issues.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior research on BIOS recovery techniques, selector switch technologies, and device recovery methods in the field of computer hardware and system maintenance.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in BIOS recovery technologies, selector switch innovations, and device recovery solutions for enhanced system reliability and maintenance.
Questions about BIOS Chip Selection: 1. How does the selector switch determine which BIOS chip to connect to? 2. What are the potential risks associated with using multiple BIOS chips in a processing device?
Original Abstract Submitted
Techniques are provided for device recovery using selection of an alternate basic input/output system (BIOS). One method comprises obtaining, in response to an application of power to a processing device, instructions provided by a selected BIOS chip of multiple BIOS chips of the processing device, wherein the selected BIOS chip is selected using a selector switch that provides a connection between the selected BIOS chip and an additional component; and executing, by the processing device, at least one of the instructions to initiate a boot process of the processing device. The selector switch may select only one of the BIOS chips at a given time. The selector switch may comprise portions of electrical paths between the selected BIOS chip and the additional component and may provide power to the selected BIOS chip. The selector switch may be controlled by a user to select one of the BIOS chips.
