Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP TPS 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 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
3.5 Legacy USB Support
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® Integrator Toolkit.
To install an operating system that supports USB, verify Legacy USB support in the BIOS Setup
program is set to Enabled and follow the operatin