110 results about "Booting" patented technology

Systems and methods for providing a secure motherboard replacement are described. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions that, upon execution, cause the IHS to, when a replacement motherboard is booted for the first time, attach to a device that stores one or more BIOS entitlements associated with the IHS, configure a BIOS on the replacement motherboard with the BIOS entitlements, and complete booting of the IHS into a normal mode of operation.

Systems and methods for providing a Basic Input / Output System (BIOS) password retention system that may be used for motherboard replacement are disclosed. According to one embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) includes computer-executable instructions to, when a replacement motherboard is booted on the HIS, obtain An encrypted BIOS password associated with a previous motherboard that has been removed from the IHS, configure the BIOS password on the replacement motherboard without providing a clear text version of the BIOS pw, and complete booting of the IHS into a normal mode of operation.

Systems and methods for providing a bios entitlement retention system that may be used for motherboard replacement using system devices are disclosed. According to one embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) includes computer-executable instructions to, when a replacement motherboard is booted for the first time, attach to a system device that stores one or more Basic Input / Output System (BIOS) entitlements associated with the IHS, configure a BIOS on the replacement motherboard using the BIOS entitlements, and complete booting of the IHS into a normal mode of operation.

Systems and methods for providing a BIOS entitlement retention system that may be used for motherboard replacement using a non-volatile storage system. According to one embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) includes computer-executable instructions to, when a replacement motherboard is booted on the HIS: obtain a plurality of BIOS entitlements from a non-volatile storage system of the HIS, configure a BIOS on the replacement motherboard using the BIOS entitlements, and complete booting of the IHS into a normal mode of operation.

The application relates to the technical field of blockchains, and particularly discloses an application sensitive data communication method based on a blockchain, which comprises identity registration and trusted booting, strategy on-chain and commitment, session negotiation and encryption encapsulation, controlled unsealing and verifiable calculation, on-chain verification and auditing, and revocation and emergency. The scheme realizes minimum exposure of application sensitive data through the blockchain technology; the visible range of data is controlled through verifiable access strategies and short-term session keys; key operations are fixed in the blockchain through threshold cryptography and trusted execution environments, so that the operations are verifiable; on-chain and off-chain cooperation and batch processing aggregation are adopted, so that the communication and calculation burdens are reduced.

One or more programs of a microcontroller are updated using an update method including individually updating different images of the one or more programs. The updating of each image includes: selecting of a program to be executed, from among several programs, on booting of the microcontroller; selecting one or more memory slots of the one or more programs into which to load an image used for the update; and updating version and image dependency data of the one or more programs contained in an update program.

Disclosed are an electronic device for restricting access to development functions and an operating method thereof. According to the present invention, the electronic device comprises a memory storing instructions and one or more processors for executing the instructions. When the one or more processors individually or collectively execute the instructions, the instructions cause the electronic device to: determine whether a booting command is for entering a developer mode when receiving the booting command for the electronic device from a user; receive, from a host device for using the developer mode, a first function number for any one of development functions provided by the developer mode when the booting command is for entering the developer mode; generate first information on the basis of the first function number; transmit the first information to the host device; receive, in response to the transmission of the first information to the host device, second information generated, on the basis of the first information, by a server authenticating the user; and determine whether to enter the developer mode on the basis of the first information and the second information.

The invention provides a starting method and device, a storage medium and a computer program product. The method comprises the following steps: before an encryption component of the confidential virtual machine is started, calling an authentication component to execute authentication verification, after the authentication verification succeeds, obtaining a secret key of the encryption component from trusted equipment, and / or decrypting the encryption component based on the secret key, so as to continue to start the confidential virtual machine; wherein the integration operation of the authentication component is executed before the encryption component is started.

A first hypervisor running on a first processor cluster is provided. During operation, the first hypervisor can determine a first set of processing nodes and a first memory unit of the first processor cluster in response to the booting up of a first Basic Input / Output System (BIOS) of the first processor cluster. The first hypervisor can discover a second hypervisor running on a second processor cluster comprising a second set of processing nodes and a second memory unit. The first hypervisor can operate, with the second hypervisor, a distributed system comprising the first and second sets of processing nodes and the first and second memory units. The first hypervisor can then operate, with the second hypervisor, a global virtual machine on the distributed system. The virtual memory space of the global virtual machine can be mapped to respective memory spaces of the first and second processor clusters.

The application relates to a novel LinuxBoot starting and booting method and system based on a RISC-V server CPU, which comprises the following steps: firstly, ZSBL is executed, and FSBL is loaded and jumped to. Then, the FSBL loads a DTB, OpenSBI and LinuxBoot into a memory; the OpenSBI firstly executes underlying initialization, then executes platform early initialization, related hardware device initialization and platform final initialization, and finally executes secondary boot to jump to a LinuxBoot kernel; the LinuxBoot kernel loads u-root as initramfs; the LinuxBoot kernel loads a real Linux kernel image and a device tree, and sets hardware configuration and parameters, so that the Linux kernel is started. The application improves the efficiency and flexibility of system starting; and realizes fast, reliable and flexible starting of a server system.

This application processor may be configured to identify the type of firmware used by a communication processor before or after booting, on the basis of identifying a booting command of the communication processor. Here, the type of firmware may be identified as any one of process firmware for a function test and / or calibration of the communication processor and user firmware for performing a function of the communication processor. The application processor may be configured to store the identified type of firmware in an area of a memory of an electronic device, shared by the communication processor and the application processor. The application processor may be configured to provide the booting command to the communication processor.

An electronic device includes a processor and one or more secure elements. The processor executes a first high-level operating system and a first application. The one or more secure elements execute a first low-level operating system to verify a reliability, an authenticity, or a reliability and an authenticity of the first high-level operating system, and execute a second low-level operating system to execute a second application and to perform wireless communication with the first application. At each booting of the electronic device, the first low-level operating system performs a verification of the reliability, of the authenticity, or of the reliability and the authenticity of the first high-level operating system. In response to a request from the first application to the second application, the second low-level operating system requests a result of the verification from the first low-level operating system, and transmits the result to the second application.

The application relates to the technical field of mainboards, in particular to an industrial mainboard security starting method based on a hardware root of trust, which comprises the following steps: after the industrial mainboard is powered on and reset, a security control domain runs prior to a business processing domain, and a main processor is kept waiting for starting; the security control domain reads hardware root anchor credentials and an initial boot program, and sequentially performs integrity measurement and signature verification on the initial boot program and a later-stage boot program; after the verification passes, running key materials are derived based on a random seed, device private credentials and a later-stage boot program digest, a running private key is written into a restricted key area, and a running public key is written into a public storage area; when a boot update package exists, a firmware public key certificate, a boot image signature and a replacement identifier are verified, a boot image is loaded after the certificate is valid and the signature passes, starting proof information is generated, an access path is closed and the main processor is released; any verification failure enters a fault processing flow.

A memory controller includes a buffer, a prefetch controller, and a boot controller. The buffer stores workload information including a history of an expected I / O request expected to be received from a host during booting operation. The prefetch controller is configured to, before a target I / O request is received from the host after start of booting, read expected data corresponding to the expected I / O request from memory devices based on workload information, and store the expected data in the buffer. The boot controller updates the workload information based on the target I / O request depending on whether target data corresponding to the target I / O request is included in the expected data, and stores updated workload information in an area in which data is readable with a minimum number of accesses from a plurality of the memory devices.

Encryption system with an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) which has a permanent memory for the non-volatile storage of the operating system (OS) of a processor and software modules for encrypting the data memory of the processor and which has a hardware-implemented encryption algorithm, characterized in that a security module (SM) is integrated in the ASIC for autonomous booting of the operating system (OS), consisting of: - a symmetric cryptosystem (SK) for processing symmetric keys, - an asymmetric cryptosystem (AK) for the use of public and private keys, - a module for generating cryptographic hash functions (KH), - a module for the secure exchange of keys using hardware-implemented key exchange protocols (SP), - a key storage (SS) for the secure storage of root keys (WS), which are protected by appropriate measures in the physical structures of the ASIC and - a key management system (SMS) for the secure introduction of authenticated-encrypted key packets, and that the security module (SM) communicates with a central processing unit (CPU) via a communication interface (CS1), and that the central processing unit (CPU) communicates with at least one internal storage (IS) and one external storage (ES), as well as with at least one internal persistent storage (IP) and one external persistent storage (EP), such that the operating system (OS) is loaded by a second-stage bootloader (SSB) stored in the external persistent storage (EP), and then the operating system (OS) loads the applications, the second-stage bootloader (SSB) itself being decrypted and loaded by a first-stage bootloader (FSB) stored in the internal persistent storage (IP), and a public key (PUBOS) to verify the operating system (OS).and a symmetric key (KOS) to decrypt the operating system (OS), and that the contents of the internal memory (IS) and the external memory (ES) are decrypted by the security module (SM) during read accesses by the central management unit (CMU) or other modules integrated on the ASIC, and re-encrypted during write accesses by the same.

Various example embodiments are directed to techniques for a booting process of a memory device using a Decision Feedback Equalizer (DFE) training technique. A method may include predicting one or more DFE tap values based on a plurality of configuration parameters of the memory device, determining an accuracy level of the predicted one or more DFE tap values based on a signal processed using the predicted one or more DFE tap values, and in response to the accuracy level of the predicted one or more DFE tap values being above an accuracy threshold value, setting a value of a prediction flag as TRUE, validating a plurality of eye margins of the signal processed using the predicted DFE tap values, storing the predicted DFE tap values based on results of the validation, and performing a subsequent boot process of the memory device using the predicted DFE tap values.

A booting process on a client device in a client / server network, in which a custom bootloader is installed in place of a standard bootloader for an operating system of the client device. The method includes receiving a signal instructing the client device to boot; writing UEFI variable(s) from the signal on the device; evaluating the UEFI variables. When the UEFI variables do not identify a security flag, the custom bootloader performs a direct boot to the operating system. When the UEFI variables identify a security flag, the custom bootloader executes one of a programmed bootloader process to determine whether: a correct boot sequence involves a separate bootable image present on the client device; or to connect to the server and receive a correct playbook for execution. The method also includes executing one of the separate bootable image or the correct playbook to boot the operating system.

Provided are a processing device and a method for secure booting thereof, in which the processing device includes a security core that operates a Root of Trust and sequentially performs an integrity check on first firmware and second firmware through the Root of Trust, a main core that sequentially operates the first firmware and the second firmware, a non-volatile memory storing the first firmware and the second firmware, and a first volatile memory that loads the first firmware and the second firmware from a main core domain of the main core and operates the loaded firmware with the main core.

This application provides an intelligent boot device and method for a computer system, relating to the field of computer technology. The device includes: a baseboard management controller with an out-of-band monitoring module that monitors the boot process and generates a boot status identifier; a boot control unit that reads the identifier; a multi-level redundant storage partition including primary and backup boot path partitions and an independent repair partition; and a boot control unit that selects a boot device from the primary, backup, or repair partition based on the identifier. This application solves the technical problem of traditional server single-path boot mode, where damage to critical boot components leads to system boot failure, and the recovery process relies on manual intervention. It achieves a three-level fault-tolerance mechanism by constructing primary and backup dual paths and an independent repair partition, and utilizes out-of-band monitoring to achieve automatic fault detection and intelligent boot path switching, thereby improving the reliability and automation of server system booting and reducing business offline time.

The invention discloses a startup method and electronic equipment, relates to the technical field of terminals, and can detect abnormal power supply of a central processing unit (CPU) core group, make adaptive adjustment, and start the electronic equipment based on the CPU core group with normal power supply, so that the electronic equipment is started to display a desktop. The problem that the electronic equipment cannot be started up due to abnormal power supply of the CPU core group in the starting-up process is solved, and the electronic equipment can be normally started up. The method is applied to the electronic equipment, the electronic equipment comprises at least one CPU core group, and each CPU core group comprises one or more CPU cores. In the startup process of the electronic equipment, under the condition that it is detected that power supply of the first CPU core group is abnormal and power supply of the second CPU core group is normal, the electronic equipment is started based on the second CPU core group; and then, after the electronic equipment is started, a desktop is displayed.

Systems and methods for providing a secure motherboard replacement are described. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions that, upon execution, cause the IHS to, when a replacement motherboard is booted for the first time, attach to a device that stores one or more BIOS entitlements associated with the IHS, configure a BIOS on the replacement motherboard with the BIOS entitlements, and complete booting of the IHS into a normal mode of operation.

The application discloses a kind of network-based computer hardware security start-up technical method and system, wherein the method comprises: the coprocessor is powered on initialization, if coprocessor normal start-up, network controller is initialized by coprocessor;When network controller initialization is completed, communication is carried out with server, and first hardware key is obtained;The coprocessor is decrypted to first hardware key by first private key, and first decryption information is obtained;First host hardware is initialized, if the hash value of first decryption information and first hardware information is same, then the state of first host hardware is normal, and continue to initialize first host hardware;When first host hardware initialization is completed, OS loader is decrypted by OS loader key, and operating system is started.It solves the technical problem that prior art is based on hardware security check, and the data saved in local exists the risk of being stolen and decrypted.

The application aims to provide a method and device for setting country code based on Android system. Specifically, the target country code is divided into upper and lower segments, the target country code is written into the attribute service of the init part of the Android system by the upper and lower segment writing mode, the Android system is initialized, the application classification of the frameworks part of the Android system is run, the desktop classification of the launcher app part of the Android system is run, and the setting of the target country code is completed. The application can meet the different needs of multiple countries and regions by only one software version, the operation of the page focuses on the process function, the function area is distinguished after the main clearing and the booting initialization, the production efficiency is improved, and the user experience is improved.

Systems, apparatus, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for booting devices with independent stage keys. In one exemplary example, a computing device may generate a first stage key for a first stage of a current boot operation of the device based on a private key associated with the device. The computing device may authenticate a first firmware of a first stage using a first authentication tag and a first stage key, wherein the first authentication tag is generated during a previous boot operation. The computing device may execute the first firmware based on authenticating the first firmware.

The invention provides a display device and a startup method, and the method can obtain startup process information of a target process node from a memory in response to a startup instruction for controlling the display device to be restarted when the display device is in a standby mode. The target process node is a startup process node executed by the boot loader when the display equipment enters the standby mode. The startup process information comprises startup process data loaded when the standby mode is entered. And recovering the startup process of the display equipment to the target process node according to the startup process information, and continuing to execute the startup process of the display equipment according to the target process node so as to start the display equipment. According to the method, the executed process state can be stored in the memory when the display equipment enters the standby mode, the startup process is directly and continuously executed from the stored process state when the display equipment is started again, and the whole startup process does not need to be executed again, so that the startup time is shortened.

The invention discloses a startup and shutdown test system of electronic equipment. The test system comprises a test equipment host, a self-checking program and a manipulator, the manipulator and the self-checking program are both in communication connection with the test equipment host; the self-checking program runs on the tested electronic equipment. The test equipment host is used for controlling the manipulator to start and close the tested electronic equipment; receiving a startup operation result of the tested electronic equipment sent by the self-checking program and a generation moment of the startup operation result; based on the startup operation result and the generation moment of the startup operation result, judging whether the tested electronic equipment has a fault or not in the startup and shutdown test process; the manipulator is used for responding to a control command sent by the test equipment host and starting or closing the tested electronic equipment; the self-checking program is used for collecting startup operation data of the tested electronic equipment after the tested electronic equipment is started; and sending the startup operation result and the generation moment of the startup operation result to the test equipment host.

Provided is a system including a memory device including an interface configured to receive a measurement value generation request signal from a host and transmit a first measurement value and a second measurement value to the host, attester firmware configured to receive measurement values for a plurality of pieces of firmware, a bootloader configured to perform booting, a first register configured to record a first measurement value of the bootloader, and a second register configured to record a second measurement value for the attester firmware in response to the first measurement value being recorded, and the host including processing circuitry configured to receive the first measurement value and the second measurement value, and determine whether to falsify the bootloader or the attester firmware based on at least one of (1) the first measurement value and first reference values or (2) the second measurement value and second refence values.

Abstract The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for deploying enterprise systems in cloud environments. In one implementation, a system for deploying an enterprise system in a cloud environment may include at least one processor configured to provide: one or more first containers hosting at least one application with at least one enterprise function; one or more second containers hosting at least one microservice configured to activate the at least one enterprise function; at least one application programming interface (API) between the at least one microservice and at least one client; and at least one gateway configured to manage access to the at least one API. Abstract 20 26 21 67 75 12 A ug 2 02 6 A b s t r a c t 2 0 2 6 2 1 6 7 7 5 1 2 2 0 2 6 A u g

The utility model relates to a hardware patch circuit applied to a CPU (Central Processing Unit) integrated display card, which comprises a CPU provided with an SME (System Management Equipment) bus and a JTAG (Joint Test Action Group) bus; the hardware patch circuit further comprises an I / O expander and a logic control module. The hardware patch circuit applied to the CPU integrated display card is ingenious in design; in the startup process, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) converts JTAG (Joint Test Action Group) data through an SME bus conversion I / O (Input / Output) expander, reads set display related settings in the CPU for adaptation before a CPUTRST signal is activated, and finally outputs a group of fixed data and locks a JTAG signal after the CPUTRST signal is activated; signals input / output by the I / O expander are transmitted to the CPU through a JTAG bus to realize interactive matching; the logic control module completes enabling in the startup process of the computer through an ENABLE signal, and performs circuit initialization through an RST signal; according to the solution of the hardware level, the patch success rate is increased, and normal operation of a hardware patch circuit is ensured.