Patent ID: 7360074
Filing Date: 2008-04-15
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method for flashing a Basis Input/Output System (BIOS), being performed when a BIOS memory is not under flashing, the method comprising: extracting a BIOS image file from a first microprocessor, wherein the BIOS image file is transmitted from a remote console, and is stored in a first register associated with the first microprocessor; determining whether the BIOS image file is correct or not; if the BIOS image file is correct, informing the first microprocessor that the BIOS image file is correct; if the BIOS image file is incorrect, the first microprocessor is requested by the remote console for re-sending the BIOS image file; proceeding to a flashing operation, wherein the BIOS image file is written to the BIOS memory with the first microprocessor via the second microprocessor along with a corresponding second register; determining whether the flash operation is successful or not; sending a message indicating the flash operation is successful or failed to the first microprocessor; and rebooting the BIOS.