A computer system includes a flash memory device for storing BIOS code. The BIOS code is stored in an unprotected area of the flash memory. A boot block, stored in a protected area of the flash memory, is used for rebooting the computer system in the event that the flash memory device becomes corrupted....http://www.google.com/patents/US6018806?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6018806 - Method and system for rebooting a computer having corrupted memory using an external jumper
