Patent ID: 7188235
Filing Date: 2007-03-06
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method for initiating a computer system through a memory card, wherein said computer system comprises a memory card reading device, a control circuit, and a basic input-output system memory where said control circuit is connected to a chipset of said computer system and said basic input-output basic memory via one of a low pin count interface and a peripheral component interconnect interface, comprising steps of: a) providing said memory card storing therein a full basic input-output system for conducting hardware checking. defining a characteristic of said computer system and managing a basic procedure in a computer operation; b) inserting said memory card into said memory card reading device; c) selecting a path of initiating said computer system through said memory card; d) disabling said basic input-output system memory by said control circuit; and e) initiating said computer system through reading said basic input-output system by said control circuit.