SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISTINGUISHING INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM PROVIDER-SUPPORTED INFORMATION HANDLING RESOURCE VIA SYSTEM LICENSE

摘要

In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an information handling system comprising a processor, at least one information handling resource communicatively coupled to the processor, and a BIOS comprising a program of instructions executable by the processor and configured to cause the processor to initialize one or more information handling resources of the information handling system. The BIOS may be configured to record information regarding the at least one information handling resource, compare the information to a license for the information handling system to determine if the at least one information handling resource is supported by a provider of the information handling system, and responsive to determining that the information handling system is unsupported by the provider, initiate a remedial action with respect to at least one information handling resource.

主权项

1. An information handling system comprising:
a processor; at least one information handling resource communicatively coupled to the processor; and a basic input/output system (BIOS) comprising a program of instructions executable by the processor and configured to cause the processor to initialize one or more information handling resources of the information handling system, wherein the BIOS is configured to:
record information regarding the at least one information handling resource;compare the information to a license for the information handling system to determine if the at least one information handling resource is supported by a provider of the information handling system; andresponsive to determining that the information handling system is unsupported by the provider, initiate a remedial action with respect to at least one information handling resource.