Intel BONANZA S478 I875 ATX DDR BLKD875PBZLK Manual Do Utilizador

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Overview of BIOS Features 
  
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3.4  System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) 
SMBIOS is a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant method for managing computers in 
a managed network. 
The main component of SMBIOS is the Management Information Format (MIF) database, which 
contains information about the computing system and its components.  Using SMBIOS, a system 
administrator can obtain the system types, capabilities, operational status, and installation dates for 
system components.  The MIF database defines the data and provides the method for accessing this 
information.  The BIOS enables applications such as third-party management software to use 
SMBIOS.  The BIOS stores and reports the following SMBIOS information: 
•  BIOS data, such as the BIOS revision level 
•  Fixed-system data, such as peripherals, serial numbers, and asset tags 
•  Resource data, such as memory size, cache size, and processor speed 
•  Dynamic data, such as event detection and logging 
Non-Plug and Play operating systems, such as Windows NT*, require an additional interface for 
obtaining the SMBIOS information.  The BIOS supports an SMBIOS table interface for such 
operating systems.  Using this support, an SMBIOS service-level application running on a 
non-Plug and Play operating system can obtain the SMBIOS information. 
 
For information about  
Refer to 
The compliance level of the Desktop Board D875PBZ with SMBIOS 
Section 1.4, page 17