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Computer method and apparatus to prompt for administrative password to flash a corrupted non-volatile memory

  • US 6,240,519 B1
  • Filed: 04/30/1998
  • Issued: 05/29/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method to prompt for an administrative password before flashing an uncorrupted image into a non-volatile memory in a computer system, the method comprising the steps of:

  • determining whether the non-volatile memory has become corrupt; and

    responsive to determining that the non-volatile memory has become corrupt, performing the steps of;

    producing a user perceivable password prompt;

    accepting a password to the computer system responsive to the password prompt; and

    if the password matches the administrative password, enabling programming of the non-volatile memory, else disabling programming of the non-volatile memory.

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