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55 AIMB-580 User Manual
Chapter 4
S
oftware
Introduction
and
Services
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 easily
copied! Embedded Security ID utility provides reliable
security functions for customers to secure their application
data within embedded BIOS.
Monitoring
The Monitoring utility is for customer to monitor the sys-
tems health, like voltage, CPU and system temperature
and fan speed. These items are important to a device, if
critical errors occur and are not solved immediately, per-
manent damage may be caused.
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.