Patent ID: 6789206
Filing Date: 2004-09-07
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A compute element which is adapted to function at a plurality of different power states and which is adapted to function at a plurality of different operational states, said compute element comprising:(a) a chassis comprising a front panel, a rear panel, a top panel, a bottom panel and a pair of side panels which together define an interior cavity therebetween, (b) a motherboard disposed within the interior cavity of said chassis for regulating the operational state of said compute element, (c) an element controller disposed within the interior cavity of said chassis for regulating the power state of said compute element, said element controller being connected to said motherboard, and (d) a power button disposed in the front panel of said chassis for indicating at least one of the power and operational states of said compute element, said power button being connected to said element controller, wherein the power state of said compute element can be changed through actuation of said power button, said power button comprising, (i) a display adapted to provide graphics and/or text displays, and (ii) a backlight adapted to provide backlighting in two or more colors and at two or more frequencies, (iii) wherein said display and said backlight provide indication means as to the power state and/or fault condition of said compute element.