Control method and computer system utilizing the same
AssigneeGiga-Byte Technology Co., Ltd.
InventorsChih-Jen Hou, Hsin-Teng Fu, Fu-Hsing Chen, Tai-Li Lin, Hao-Chien Hung
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A computer system comprising a memory module, a connection port, and a central processing unit (CPU) is disclosed. The memory module stores a main base input/output system (BIOS) comprising an auxiliary function. The connection port is capable of connecting an auxiliary module comprising at least one specific program. The CPU executes the main BIOS when the auxiliary function is de-activated. The CPU executes the specific program when the auxiliary function is activated.
Claims24
A computer system, comprising:
- a memory module storing a main base input/output system (BIOS) comprising an auxiliary function;
- a connection port connecting to an auxiliary module comprising at least one specific program;
- and
- a central processing unit (CPU) executing the main BIOS when the auxiliary function is de-activated and executing the specific program when the auxiliary function is activated.
A control method for a computer comprising a main BIOS comprising an auxiliary function and a connection port connecting an auxiliary module comprising at least one specific program, comprising:
- executing the main BIOS;
- detecting whether the auxiliary function is activated;
- and
- executing the specific program when the auxiliary function is activated.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.