Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory – Storage accessing and control – Memory configuring
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-27
2010-11-02
Thai, Tuan V. (Department: 2185)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory
Storage accessing and control
Memory configuring
C711S100000, C711S112000, C711S154000, C711S163000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07827376
ABSTRACT:
A “setmax” command is issued in BIOS to hide the service area (HPA) of a HDD during normal operation, so that the HPA cannot be accessed or erased inadvertently by the user or by a virus. Pressing a special key (e.g., F11) during booting permits access to the HPA.
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Cromer Daryl Carvis
Davis Mark Charles
Freeman Joseph Wayne
Goodman Steven Dale
Locker Howard Jeffrey
Lenovo ( Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Rogitz John L.
Thai Tuan V.
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