Computer Apparatus and Method for Charging Portable Electronic Device Using the Computer Apparatus

A computer apparatus adapted for connecting with a portable electronic device, the computer apparatus comprising:

• a connector for connecting with the portable electronic device;
• a connector controller connected to the connector;
• and
• a basic input/out system unit connected to the connector controller and storing a basic input/output system program therein;
• wherein, when the computer apparatus is in a power off state, the connector controller detects whether the portable electronic device is plugged and connected to the connector;
• if the portable electronic device is plugged and connected to the connector, the connector controller causes the computer apparatus to execute the basic input/output system program of a boot process;
• if the basic input/output system program determines that the portable electronic device is a predetermined device, the basic input/output system program sends a charging command to the portable electronic device such that the portable electronic device derives a charging current from the computer apparatus;
• the basic input/output system program then causes the computer apparatus to shut down before an operating system is loaded.