Handling processor and memory diagnostics by a basic input/output system (BIOS) in an information handling system (IHS)

In an Information Handling System (IHS), a method comprising:

• receiving, at a Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) protocol driver, a first request for a diagnostic test of a processor;
• transforming the request into a second request;
• and
• communicating the second request to the processor, wherein, before communicating the second request, the BIOS protocol driver is configured to verify, with a remote service over a network connection and using a digital certificate, signature, or key provided with or in anticipation of the first request, an entitlement or license permitting invocation of the second request.

A non-transitory hardware memory device configured with program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution by a processor of an Information Handling System (IHS), cause the processor to:

• receive, at a Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) protocol driver, a first request for a diagnostic test of a memory;
• transform the request into a second request;
• and
• communicate the second request to the memory, and wherein, before communication of the second request, the BIOS protocol driver is configured to verify, with a remote service over a network connection and based at least in part on a digital certificate, signature, or key provided with or in anticipation of the first request, an entitlement or license configured to permit invocation of the second request.