Patent ID: 7237714
Filing Date: 2007-07-03
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method of booting an operation system for a computer from a flash card plugged in any socket of an USB multi-card reader, and said method comprises the steps of: providing an USB multi-card reader, said USB multi-card reader having a firmware, said firmware being used to determine if a flash card plugged in one of sockets of said USB multi-card reader having a bootable pattern; providing a flash card having a bootable pattern in a master boot sector or reserve sector; providing a host connected with said USB multi-card reader, said host having a BIOS supporting said USB multi-card reader booting therefrom and said flash card being plugged in one of said sockets; and replying a logic unit 0 from said firmware of said USB multi-card reader to said host when said host desires booting an operation system from said flash card.