Method for managing passwords for basic input/output system and baseboard management controller
US12292958B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2023 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/034
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for managing passwords for a BIOS and a BMC is implemented by a computer including a processor, a BMC, a platform controller hub (PCH), a first non-volatile memory and a second non-volatile memory. The BMC stores a BMC password, the first non-volatile memory stores a BIOS password, and the second non-volatile memory stores a first string and a second string. The method includes steps of: upon receiving a command for changing the BIOS password, the processor changing the BIOS password via the PCH according to the command; the processor changing the second string via the PCH to be the same as the BIOS password; the processor rebooting the computer; the BMC changing the first string via the PCH to be the same as the second string; and the BMC changing the BMC password to be the same as the first string.
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