Method of updating firmware in computer server systems

Details Method of updating firmware in computer server systems Method of updating firmware in computer server systems

2005-06-27

2009-12-08

Connolly, Mark (Department: 2115)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Digital data processing system initialization or configuration

C713S002000, C713S100000, C717S168000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07631174

ABSTRACT:
A method of updating firmware in a computer server system is disclosed which method includes disconnecting access from a south bridge to a flash memory when the system is in an operating state; writing an updating firmware from a terminal to the flash memory via a base-board management controller; and thereafter, rebooting.

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