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4.2.2 Software Utility
BIOS Flash
The BIOS Flash utility allows customers to update the
flash ROM BIOS version, or use it to back up current BIOS
by copying it from the flash chip to a file on customers’
disk. The BIOS Flash utility also provides a command line
version and an API for fast implementation into custom-
ized applications.
Embedded Security ID
The embedded application is the most important property
of a system integrator. It contains valuable intellectual
property, design knowledge and innovation, but it is easy
to be copied! Embedded Security ID utility which provides
reliable security functions for customers to secure their
application data within embedded BIOS.
Monitoring
The Monitoring is a utility for customer to monitor the sys-
tem health, like voltage, CPU and system temperature and
fan speed. These items are important to a device, if the
critical errors occur and are not solved immediately, per-
manent damage may be caused.
Flash Lock
Flash Lock is a mechanism to bind the Board and CF card
(SQFlash) together. User can “Lock” SQFlash via Flash
Lock function and “Unlock” by BIOS while booting. A locked
SQFlash cannot be read by any card reader or boot from
other platforms without a BIOS with “Unlock” feature.
eSOS
The eSOS is a small OS stored in BIOS ROM. It will boot up
in case of a main OS crash. It will diagnose the hardware sta-
tus, and then send an e-mail to the designated administrator.
The eSOS also provide for remote connection via Telnet
server and FTP server so the administrator can attempt to
rescue the system. Note: This function requires BIOS cus-
tomization.