Intel WX58BP Manual Do Utilizador

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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 error logging 
Non-Plug and Play operating systems 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. You can find 
additional board information in the BIOS under the “Additional Information” header 
under the Main BIOS page. 

Legacy USB support enables USB devices to be used even when the operating 
system’s USB drivers are not yet available. Legacy USB support is used to access the 
BIOS Setup program, and to install an operating system that supports USB. By 
default, Legacy USB support is set to Enabled. 

Legacy USB support operates as follows: 
1.  When you apply power to the computer, legacy support is disabled. 
2.  POST begins. 
3.  Legacy USB support is enabled by the BIOS allowing you to use a USB keyboard to 

enter and configure the BIOS Setup program and the maintenance menu. 

4.  POST completes. 
5.  The operating system loads. While the operating system is loading, USB keyboards 

and mice are recognized, which you can use to configure the operating system. (If 
Legacy USB support was set to Disabled in the BIOS Setup program, keyboards 
and mice are not recognized during this period.) 

6.  After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB 

devices are recognized by the operating system. Legacy USB support from the 
BIOS is no longer used. You can access additional USB legacy feature options by 
using the Intel

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 Integrator Toolkit.