Method and system for indicating bios post status from a chassis identify led
AssigneeQuanta Computer Inc.
InventorsYun-Ting CIOU, Han-Chuan TSAI
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Abstract
A system and method for providing status information during a power-on self-test routine. The system includes a basic input output system operable to execute the power-on self-test routine and output the status of the power-on self-test routine. The system includes an externally visible indicator such as a server chassis identify LED. A controller is coupled to the basic input output system and the externally visible indicator. The controller is operable to receive the status from the basic input output system, and to control the externally visible indicator in response to the status received from the basic input output system.
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A system for providing status information during a power-on self-test routine, the system comprising:
- a basic input output system operable to execute the power-on self-test routine and output a status of the power-on self-test routine;
- an externally visible indicator on a chassis;
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- a controller coupled to the basic input output system and the externally visible indicator, the controller operable to receive the status from the basic input output system and to control the externally visible indicator in response to the status received from the basic input output system.
A method of providing status information from a power-on self-test routine executed by a basic input output system on an externally visible indicator on a chassis, the method comprising:
- executing the power-on self-test routine;
- outputting a status based on the status of the execution of the power-on self-test routine;
- and
- controlling the externally visible indicator in response to the status received from the basic input output system.
A server comprising:
- a chassis having an external panel;
- an externally visible LED on the external panel;
- a basic input output system operable to execute the power-on self-test routine and output the status of the power-on self-test routine;
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- a controller coupled to the basic input output system and the externally visible LED, the controller operable to receive the status from the basic input output system and to control the externally visible LED in response to the status received from the basic input output system.
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