BIOS Built-in CPU Memory Configuration Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional computer motherboards with BIOS do not provide a comprehensive display of CPU and memory information during the boot procedure, requiring users to enter the operating system to access such details, limiting insight into CPU and memory configurations.
Innovation Solution
A computer motherboard with a BIOS capable of built-in configuration display, allowing users to select and view CPU and memory configuration options directly within the BIOS setup utility without using an operating system, utilizing code integral to the BIOS to acquire and display CPU and memory module configuration data, including cache memory and Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If conventional BIOS is used, then the system can boot and provide basic functionality, but it cannot display comprehensive CPU and memory configuration information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by integrating configuration display functionality into the BIOS itself, allowing CPU and memory information to be displayed during the boot procedure before the operating system loads. This eliminates the need for users to wait until OS completion to access configuration data, as the information is made available in advance through the BIOS interface.
2Loss of information
If users want to access detailed CPU and memory information, then they can use external software like CPU-Z, but they must first enter the operating system
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by making configuration display functionality available in the BIOS before the operating system is loaded. This allows users to access detailed CPU and memory information during the boot procedure, eliminating the time delay associated with waiting for OS completion and subsequent software execution.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the configuration display functionality directly into the BIOS system, combining what were previously separate functions (BIOS boot management and configuration information display) into a single integrated system. This eliminates the need for external software and provides comprehensive information access within the existing boot environment.
3Loss of information
If conventional BIOS displays only basic functional information, then the system remains simple and fast, but users cannot gain insight into CPU and memory configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple information display capabilities into the existing BIOS framework. By integrating CPU configuration display (including cache information) and memory SPD data display functions into the BIOS, the system provides comprehensive configuration insights without requiring separate external tools or significantly increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies universality by enhancing the BIOS to perform multiple functions: traditional boot management, CPU configuration display, memory information display, and comprehensive system information provision. This multi-functional BIOS serves as a universal platform for both system control and information display, eliminating the need for separate specialized tools.
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AI summary
The present invention is a computer motherboard with a Basic Input Output System (BIOS) capable of built-in configuration display, characterized in that the BIOS includes a first means and a second means. The first and second means are code internally provided in the BIOS and executable by a CPU of the computer motherboard in an execution environment preset by the BIOS. The first means enables acquisition of CPU configuration data stored on the CPU and configuration data for displaying the CPU. The second means enables acquisition of memory module configuration data stored on at least a memory module and configuration data for displaying the memory module. After the computer motherboard enters a BIOS setup utility, a user selects an option of execution of the first or second means to execute CPU and memory configuration display without using an operating system.