Quanta Computer. has been granted a patent for a computing system featuring a CPU, BIOS, and a baseboard management controller (BMC). The system includes non-volatile memory that stores settings in an open standard, allowing controlled access and modification by the BIOS and BMC based on temporal ownership. GlobalData’s report on Quanta Computer gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Computing system with shared memory for bios and bmc
The granted patent US12045623B2 describes a computing system that integrates a central processing unit (CPU), a baseboard management controller (BMC), and a first boot non-volatile memory. This memory stores system settings and configurations in an open standard format, allowing both the BIOS and BMC to access and modify these settings based on a mechanism of temporal ownership. This ownership model prevents concurrent access, ensuring that only one entity—either the BIOS or the BMC—can modify the memory at any given time. The system is designed to facilitate seamless communication between the BIOS and BMC, enabling them to share and set configurations using the same semantics, which enhances interoperability and system management.
Additionally, the patent outlines various configurations and functionalities, including the use of a multiplexer (MUX) to manage access between the CPU and BMC, and the specification of the first boot non-volatile memory as a serial peripheral interface (SPI) flash. The claims also detail scenarios where either the BIOS or BMC can be designated as the default owner of the memory, with provisions for requesting ownership to access the memory. Furthermore, the system includes a second boot non-volatile memory for backup settings and emphasizes the importance of an open standard, such as vital product data (VPD) or JSON, in maintaining compatibility and efficiency in system operations. The patent also covers a computer-implemented method and a computer-program product that facilitate the described functionalities, ensuring that the BMC can effectively manage system settings during the boot process.
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