Software Utility - Advantech AIMB-582 User Manual

4.2.2

Software Utility

BIOS Flash
Embedded Security ID
Monitoring
eSOS
AIMB-582 User Manual
The BIOS Flash utility allows customers to update the
flash ROM BIOS version, or use it to back up current BIOS
by copying it from the flash chip to a file on the customers'
disk. The BIOS Flash utility also provides a command line
version and an API for fast implementation into custom-
ized applications.
The embedded application is the most important property
of a system integrator. It contains valuable intellectual
property, design knowledge and innovation - but it is easy
to be copy. Embedded Security ID utility provides reliable
security functions for customers to secure their application
data within embedded BIOS.
Monitoring is a utility for customers to monitor system
health, like voltage, CPU and system temperature and fan
speed. These items are important to a device, if critical
errors occur and are not solved immediately, permanent
damage may be caused.
eSOS is a small OS stored in BIOS ROM. It will boot up in
case of a main OS crash. It will diagnose the hardware sta-
tus, and then send an e-mail to the designated administrator.
eSOS also provides for remote connection via Telnet server
and FTP server so the administrator can attempt to rescue
the system. Note: This function requires BIOS customization.
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