CN103412769B - External card parameter configuration, equipment and system - Google Patents
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The invention discloses a kind of external card parameter configuration, equipment and system.Methods described includes：Baseboard management controller BMC receives the add-on card parameter-configuring request that basic input-output system BIOS is sent；By the parameter current configuration file of add-on card compared with default parameters configuration file；And in the case of the parameter current configuration file and default parameters configuration file difference, the parameter current configuration file is sent to the BIOS, to cause the BIOS automatically updating and configuring according to the parameter of parameter current configuration file completion add-on card.The embodiment of the present invention, parameter current configuration file can be sent to by BIOS by BMC, so as to support BIOS to carry out automatic, unified renewal and configuration to the parameter of add-on card, improve the efficiency and accuracy of configuration add-on card parameter.
Description
Technical field
The present invention relates to field of computer technology, more particularly to a kind of external card parameter configuration, equipment and system.
Background technology
Add-on card refers to third party's network interface card, the RAID in addition to the card that veneer such as computer motherboard carries in itself herein
（Redundant Array of Independent Disks, redundant arrays of inexpensive disks）Card and PCIE（Peripheral
Component Interconnect Express, Peripheral Component Interconnect high-speed interface）Buckle etc..The function of add-on card is typically logical
Its configuration parameter is crossed to realize, such as the function of network interface card passes through MAC（Media Access Control, media access control）Ground
The configuration parameters such as location, network startup function are realized.In server system environment, the configuration parameter of add-on card need according to
Family needs or concrete application scene often modification or upgrading.
Generally, the manufacturer of add-on card provides traditional parameter codes to BIOS（Basic Input Output System,
Basic input output system）.Traditional parameter codes of add-on card include OPROM（Option ROM, the read-only storage of selectivity
Device）File or EFI（Extensible Firmware Interface, Extensible Firmware Interface）Driving.Wherein, OPROM is
The binary file for the device drives that third party manufacturer provides, so-called OPROM codes generally refer to BIOS in the process of running
Above-mentioned binary file is carried out to decompress caused code.In fact, BIOS only needs to copy OPROM to specific memory area thereofs
Domain, OPROM will automatically be decompressed in BIOS runnings and be obtained OPROM codes.Wherein, OPROM can be stored in add-on card
EPROM（Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory, Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory EPROM）In.BIOS
It is one group and is cured in computer a ROM on mainboard（Read Only Memory, read-only storage）Program on chip, it
Self-check program and system self-triggered program, menu journey after the most important program of input and output substantially of in store computer, start
Sequence, its major function are to provide the bottom, most direct hardware setting, control and access for computer.By in BIOS generations
The binary object file of add-on card configuration parameter is integrated in code, in BIOS startup stages, is initialised in video card, lights screen
Afterwards, shortcut is pressed by user, into corresponding BIOS menu interfaces, is checked by BIOS menu interfaces, changes matching somebody with somebody for add-on card
Put.Such as the BIOS menu interfaces of Broadcom network interface cards can be entered by " ctrl+s " shortcut.But this method is needed to BIOS
There is the people necessarily understood to operate；Also, if more machines need to change, or need to change multiple configuration items, every
Machine will manual operations, modification efficiency is low and easy error；Because the hot key of different types of add-on card may be different, or
There is the situation that button is not responding to, user may cannot be introduced into configuration interface, so as to cause parameter correctly to configure.
In addition, user can change the configuration file of add-on card manufacturer offer according to demand, then will be supporting with configuration file
Write with a brush dipped in Chinese ink instrument and amended configuration file copies OS to（Operating System, operating system）Under environment, with order
Capable mode completes the configuration of parameter.But this method, which relies on manufacturer, to be provided and write with a brush dipped in Chinese ink instrument, when there is multiple add-on card undated parameters
Shi Rongyi obscures；Due to different external connection card configuration parameter order may it is different, it is necessary to user understand input order and
The corresponding relation of parameter；Furthermore, it is desirable to install OS in advance, then make single board starting to being updated under OS environment, after having updated
Needing to restart OS once can just come into force.
In summary, prior art needs human configuration add-on card parameter by BIOS menu interfaces, by writing with a brush dipped in Chinese ink instrument
Add-on card parameter is configured under OS environment with the mode of order line to rely on instrument of writing with a brush dipped in Chinese ink, easily obscure and need to restart OS, it is therefore, existing
The process efficiency of some configuration add-on card parameters is low and easy error.
The content of the invention
Technical problem
In view of this, the technical problem to be solved in the present invention is：The process efficiency for configuring add-on card parameter is low and error-prone.
Technical scheme
In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problem, according to one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a kind of add-on card parameter configuration side
Method, including：Baseboard management controller BMC receives the add-on card parameter-configuring request that basic input-output system BIOS is sent；
By the parameter current configuration file of add-on card compared with default parameters configuration file；And
In the case of the parameter current configuration file and default parameters configuration file difference, the parameter current is matched somebody with somebody
Put file and be sent to the BIOS, to cause the BIOS according to the parameter of parameter current configuration file completion add-on card
Automatically update and configure.
It is described by the current of add-on card in a kind of possible implementation for above-mentioned external card parameter configuration
Before parameter configuration files are compared with default parameters configuration file, including：The BMC receives what remote subscriber interface was sent
The parameter current configuration file, parameter current configuration file life after the remote subscriber interface batch modification by user
Into.
It is described by the current of add-on card in a kind of possible implementation for above-mentioned external card parameter configuration
Before parameter configuration files are compared with default parameters configuration file, in addition to：The BMC receives the institute that the BIOS is sent
Default parameters configuration file is stated, and the default parameters configuration file is stored in nonvolatile memory NVRAM, the acquiescence
Parameter configuration files are read by the BIOS from the Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory EPROM EPROM of each add-on card.
For above-mentioned external card parameter configuration, in a kind of possible implementation, the BIOS works as according to described
Preceding parameter configuration files complete automatically updating and configuring for the parameter of add-on card, including：The BIOS parses the parameter current
Configuration file, analysis result is stored to chained list, the analysis result includes the identification information for needing to change the add-on card of parameter
And its corresponding configuration parameter information；The BIOS is carrying out the process of Peripheral Component Interconnect high-speed interface PCIE device scanning
In, the initial parameter codes of each add-on card are copied into region of memory, the memory field is determined according to the identification information
Position to be updated in domain, using the identification information in the chained list described in corresponding configuration parameter information substitution it is to be updated
The parameter codes of position, obtain the current parameter codes of each add-on card；And the BIOS calls the ginseng of each add-on card
The entrance function of number code, to perform the current parameter codes of each add-on card.
For above-mentioned external card parameter configuration, in a kind of possible implementation, the ginseng of each add-on card
Number code is that selective read-only storage OPROM codes or Extensible Firmware Interface EFI drive code.
In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problem, according to another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a kind of add-on card parameter configuration
Equipment, including：
Receiving unit, for receiving the add-on card parameter-configuring request of basic input-output system BIOS transmission；
Processing unit, it is connected with the receiving unit, the parameter current configuration file for comparing add-on card is joined with acquiescence
Number configuration file；And
Transmitting element, it is connected with the processing unit, for being configured in the parameter current configuration file and default parameters
In the case of file difference, the parameter current configuration file is sent to the BIOS, to cause the BIOS according to
Parameter current configuration file completes automatically updating and configuring for the parameter of add-on card.
For above-mentioned add-on card parameter configuration equipment, in a kind of possible implementation, the receiving unit is additionally operable to
The parameter current configuration file that remote subscriber interface is sent is received, the parameter current configuration file is by user described remote
Generated after journey user interface batch modification.
For above-mentioned add-on card parameter configuration equipment, in a kind of possible implementation, the receiving unit is additionally operable to
The default parameters configuration file that the BIOS is sent is received, the processing unit is additionally operable to the default parameters configuring text
Part is stored in nonvolatile memory NVRAM, and the default parameters configuration file is by the BIOS from the erasable of each add-on card
Except being read in programmable read only memory EPROM.
In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problem, according to still another embodiment of the invention, there is provided a kind of add-on card parameter configuration
System, including：
BMC, using the add-on card parameter configuration equipment of any one structure in the embodiment of the present invention；
BIOS, automatically updating and configuring for the parameter according to parameter current configuration file completion add-on card；With
And
Remote subscriber interface, for the batch modification according to user to add-on card parameter, generate parameter current configuration file.
For above-mentioned add-on card parameter configuring system, in a kind of possible implementation, the BIOS includes：Parsing is single
Member, it is connected with the transmitting element, for parsing the parameter current configuration file, analysis result is stored to chained list, it is described
Analysis result includes needing to change the identification information of the add-on card of parameter and its corresponding configuration parameter information；Updating block, with
The resolution unit connection, will be each outer during being scanned in progress Peripheral Component Interconnect high-speed interface PCIE device
The initial parameter codes for connecing card copy to region of memory, are determined according to the identification information to be updated in the region of memory
Position, using the parameter generation of identification information position to be updated described in corresponding configuration parameter information substitution in the chained list
Code, obtains the current parameter codes of each add-on card；And execution unit, it is connected with the updating block, it is each for calling
The entrance function of the parameter codes of individual add-on card, to perform the current parameter codes of each add-on card.
To above-mentioned add-on card parameter configuring system, in a kind of possible implementation, the parameter of each add-on card
Code is that selective read-only storage OPROM codes or Extensible Firmware Interface EFI drive code
Beneficial effect
In the present invention, the add-on card parameter-configuring request that BIOS sends is received by BMC, and by the current ginseng of add-on card
Number configuration file is compared with default parameters configuration file, in the parameter current configuration file and default parameters configuration file
In the case of difference, the parameter current configuration file is sent to the BIOS, to cause the BIOS according to described current
Parameter configuration files complete automatically updating and configuring for the parameter of add-on card.Add-on card parameter configuration according to embodiments of the present invention
Method, parameter current configuration file can be sent to by BIOS by BMC, so as to support BIOS to carry out certainly the parameter of add-on card
Dynamic, unified renewal and configuration, improve the efficiency and accuracy of configuration add-on card parameter.In addition, user can remotely use
On the interface of family change add-on card parameter, due to user interface when add-on card parameter change it is less demanding to user, grasp
Make it is simple and convenient, it is not error-prone, be further ensured that the correct configuration of add-on card parameter.
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Comprising in the description and the Figure of description of a part for constitution instruction and specification together illustrate this
Exemplary embodiment, feature and the aspect of invention, and for explaining the principle of the present invention.
Fig. 1 shows the flow chart of external card parameter configuration according to an embodiment of the invention；
Fig. 2 a show the flow chart of external card parameter configuration according to another embodiment of the present invention；
Fig. 2 b show the signal of configuration file transmission in external card parameter configuration according to another embodiment of the present invention
Figure；
Fig. 3 shows the structured flowchart of add-on card parameter configuration equipment according to an embodiment of the invention；
Fig. 4 shows the structured flowchart of add-on card parameter configuring system according to an embodiment of the invention；And
Fig. 5 shows the structured flowchart of the add-on card parameter configuration equipment according to further embodiment of this invention.
Embodiment
Describe various exemplary embodiments, feature and the aspect of the present invention in detail below with reference to accompanying drawing.It is identical in accompanying drawing
Reference represent the same or analogous element of function.Although the various aspects of embodiment are shown in the drawings, remove
Non-specifically point out, it is not necessary to accompanying drawing drawn to scale.
Special word " exemplary " is meant " being used as example, embodiment or illustrative " herein.Here as " exemplary "
Illustrated any embodiment should not necessarily be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments.
In addition, in order to better illustrate the present invention, numerous details is given in embodiment below.
It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that without these details, the present invention can equally be implemented.In other example,
It is not described in detail for known method, means, element and circuit, in order to highlight the purport of the present invention.
Embodiment 1
Fig. 1 shows the flow chart of external card parameter configuration according to an embodiment of the invention.As shown in figure 1, this is outer
Card method for parameter configuration is connect to may comprise steps of：
Step S101, BMC（Baseboard Management Controller, baseboard management controller）Receive BIOS
The add-on card parameter-configuring request of transmission；
Step S102, by the parameter current configuration file of add-on card compared with default parameters configuration file, described
Step S103 is performed in the case of parameter current configuration file and default parameters configuration file difference, otherwise system can be according to silent
Other processing can also be carried out by recognizing configuration and continuing startup；
Step S103, the parameter current configuration file is sent to the BIOS, to cause the BIOS according to
Parameter current configuration file completes automatically updating and configuring for the parameter of add-on card.
In the embodiment of the present invention, interacting between BMC and BIOS can pass through IPMI（Intelligent Platform
Management Interface, IPMI）Order to realize.Wherein, IPMI is mainly used for remotely managing
Manage server hardware, record hardware various event logs, by significant event report to remote supervisory and control(ling) equipment.IPMI core
It is a special integrated circuit BMC, BMC is typically mounted on mainboard.All IPMI functions can be by sending to BMC
IPMI orders are completed.BMC can connect various sensors, and these sensors are distributed on all parts of server, and BMC leads to
Cross these sensor management server hardwares.In the embodiment of the present invention, BMC can obtain BIOS transmissions by receiving IPMI orders
Add-on card parameter-configuring request, by the parameter current configuration file of add-on card compared with default parameters configuration file after,
, can be by IPMI orders by parameter current configuration file if parameter current configuration file is different from default parameters configuration file
BIOS is sent to, automatically updates and matches somebody with somebody to allow BIOS to complete according to parameter current configuration file the parameter of add-on card
Put.
Parameter current configuration file can be sent to BIOS by the present embodiment by BMC, so as to support BIOS to add-on card
Parameter carry out automatic, unified renewal and configuration, improve the efficiency and accuracy of configuration add-on card parameter.
Embodiment 2
Fig. 2 a show the flow chart of external card parameter configuration according to another embodiment of the present invention.In Fig. 2 a with Fig. 1
The identical step of label has identical function, for simplicity, omits the detailed description to these steps.Also, such as Fig. 2 a
Shown, the main distinction of method and method shown in Fig. 1 is shown in Fig. 2 a, before step S102, the add-on card parameter configuration
Method can also include：
Step S201, described BMC receives the parameter current configuration file that remote subscriber interface is sent, wherein, it is described
Parameter current configuration file is generated by user after the remote subscriber interface batch modification.
Specifically, as shown in Figure 2 b, to show to match somebody with somebody in external card parameter configuration according to another embodiment of the present invention
The schematic diagram of file transmission is put, user, with postponing, can generate parameter current by remote subscriber interface batch modification add-on card
Configuration file, and the current parameter configuration files are sent to BMC, it is stored in BMC NVRAM（Non-Volatile
Random Access Memory, nonvolatile memory）In.
By taking network interface card as an example, it is assumed that the identification information of network interface card is in a certain server：VID（Vendor Identity, equipment
Manufacturer numbers）And DID（Device Identity, device numbering）.When user is needed in the network card configuration parameter
OEMELX_PFType parameters are revised as " iSCSI ", and the OEMELX_MinBandwidth parameters in configuration parameter are revised as
" 50 ", then the parameter current configuration file generated afterwards by remote subscriber interface modification can be following form：
{
#NIC
netcard=VID:DID
#CMD
set netport0/pf2OEMELX_PFType=iSCSI
set netport0/pf0OEMELX_MinBandwidth=50
}
Wherein, single file " { " represents that the configuration file of network interface card starts, single file " } " represents that the configuration file of network interface card terminates, and represents
One information for throwing the net card.Single " # " represents annotation, and normal project is：#NIC, #CMD.netcard=VID:DID represents network interface card mark
Know information, the identification information of the network interface card include but is not limited to VID and DID any one or it is multiple.#CMD " set
Netport0/pf2OEMELX_PFType=iSCSI " and " set netport0/pf0OEMELX_MinBandwidth=50 "
The order that can recognize that for standard network interface card, represent network card configuration parameter information.The configuration file supports null, but wardrobe are without space.
Further, before step S102, can also include：
Step S202, the BMC receives the default parameters configuration file that the BIOS is sent, and by the acquiescence
Parameter configuration files are stored in nonvolatile memory NVRAM, wherein, the default parameters configuration file is by the BIOS from each
Read in the Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory EPROM EPROM of individual add-on card.
Specifically, in first time system starting process, BIOS can read the default parameters of add-on card, then pass through hair
Send IPMI orders that the default parameters of add-on card is transmitted into BMC in the form of default parameters configuration file, and be stored in BMC's
In NVRAM.In addition, after each BIOS have modified the configuration parameter of add-on card, newest parameter configuration files can be sent out
BMC is given, the default parameters configuration file as the add-on card.
After BIOS sends the IPMI orders for carrying add-on card parameter-configuring request to BMC, if overtime BIOS is not received
The response that BMC is returned, can be handled by default parameters configuration file.Wherein, BMC is needed parameter current configuration file and acquiescence
Parameter configuration files are compared, if it is different, parameter current configuration file is sent to BIOS by BMC, if identical, BIOS is then
It can continue to start according to default parameters configuration file.
Wherein, step S201 and step S202 can also first carry out step 202, then perform step in no particular order
201。
Yet further, in step 103, the BIOS completes the parameter of add-on card according to the parameter current configuration file
Automatically update and configuration includes：
Step S203, described BIOS parsings parameter current configuration file, and analysis result is stored to chained list, the parsing
As a result include needing to change the identification information of the add-on card of parameter and its corresponding configuration parameter information；
Specifically, after BIOS receives the parameter current configuration file that BMC is sent, the BIOS will be parsed line by line to deserve
Preceding parameter configuration files, and analysis result is stored in CARD_INFO structures and PciExecuteCommand functions, its
In, CARD_INFO structures are the chained list of the identification information of storage add-on card, and PciExecuteCommand functions are for complete
Into the function of configuration parameter order, the configuration parameter information of add-on card can be called.
For example, the CARD_INFO structures are：
typedef struct{
UINT16 VID;
UINT16 DID;
}CARD_INFO;
PciExecuteCommand Function Formats are：
PciExecuteCommand(
IN PCI_COMMAND_LINE_PROTOCOL *This,
IN EFI_DEVICE_PATH_PROTOCOL *DevicePath,
IN CHAR8 *Command,
IN BOOLEAN Commit,
IN PCI_COMMAND_LINE_PROTOCOL_EXECUTE_CALLBACK CallBack
)
Wherein, This is a sensing add-on card Parameter Configuration process PCI_COMMAND_LINE_PROTOCOL entity
The pointer of example.DevicePath is one and points to the pointer for needing configuration parameter add-on card.Command is one and is used to point to
Storage needs the pointer of the add-on card configuration parameter of configuration parameter.Commit is that BIOS sets before OPROM is loaded, is used for
The mark of log-in command, the mark are to judge the matching of card, if need to carry out parameter configuration, when this is masked as very
When, order is immediately performed.CallBack be BIOS registration a callback function function, if configuration parameter order send into
Work(, this function will be called to return to implementing result.
Step S204, described BIOS, will be each during the scanning of Peripheral Component Interconnect high-speed interface PCIE device is carried out
The initial parameter codes of individual add-on card copy to region of memory, determine to treat in the region of memory according to the identification information
More new position, using the ginseng of identification information position to be updated described in corresponding configuration parameter information substitution in the chained list
Number code, obtains the current parameter codes of each add-on card；
Wherein, the initial parameter codes of add-on card can include OPROM codes or EFI driving codes.
Specifically, the OPROM codes or EFI of each add-on card are driven generation by BIOS when carrying out PCIE device scanning
Code copy one section of region of memory to, according in CARD_INFO structures on the VID for the add-on card for needing configuration parameter：DID
With its configuration parameter information, and determine the position to be updated in the region of memory.If point to the add-on card mark of configuration parameter
When the pointer position of knowledge information is identical with the pointer position for pointing to the add-on card configuration parameter, then matching is completed, and sets Commit marks
It is true.Then new parameter codes are substituted institute by BIOS by the function PciExecuteCommand of call configuration option order
The parameter codes of position to be updated are stated, complete to need the parameter renewal of the add-on card of configuration parameter.
Step S205, described BIOS calls the entrance function of the parameter codes of each add-on card, to perform each add-on card
Current parameter codes.
Specifically, the BIOS calls OPROM the or EFI Driver Entry functions of each add-on card, each external to perform
The current parameter codes of card, BIOS give control to the OPROM or EFI performing environments driven, completed in the process of running
Parameter automatically configures.When add-on card parameter configuration is completed, the PciExecuteCommand functions return to configuration result to institute
BIOS is stated, and control is returned BIOS by the performing environment of OPROM or EFI drivings, and system continues to start.
Parameter current configuration file can be sent to by BIOS by BMC in the present embodiment, so as to support BIOS to external
The parameter of card carries out automatic, unified renewal and configuration, improves the efficiency and accuracy of configuration add-on card parameter.In addition, with
Family can change the parameter of add-on card on remote subscriber interface, due to user interface when add-on card parameter is changed to
Family is less demanding, simple to operate, not error-prone, is further ensured that the correct configuration of add-on card parameter.
Embodiment 3
Fig. 3 shows the structured flowchart of add-on card parameter configuration equipment according to an embodiment of the invention, as shown in figure 3, should
Add-on card parameter configuration equipment can include：Receiving unit 301, processing unit 302 and transmitting element 303.Wherein, receive single
Member 301 is used for the add-on card parameter-configuring request for receiving basic input-output system BIOS transmission.Processing unit 302 is single with receiving
Member 301 connects, for comparing the parameter current configuration file and default parameters configuration file of add-on card.Transmitting element 303 and place
Reason unit 302 connects, described in the case of the parameter current configuration file and default parameters configuration file difference, inciting somebody to action
Parameter current configuration file is sent to the BIOS, make it that the BIOS is external according to parameter current configuration file completion
The parameter of card automatically updating and configuring.
Specifically, the receiving unit 301 of add-on card parameter configuration equipment, processing unit 302 and transmitting element 303 can be with
It is arranged in BMC, interacting between BMC and BIOS can be realized by IPMI orders.Receiving unit 301 can pass through reception
IPMI orders obtain the add-on card parameter-configuring request that BIOS is sent, and are matched somebody with somebody the parameter current of add-on card by processing unit 302
File is put compared with default parameters configuration file, if parameter current configuration file is different from default parameters configuration file,
Parameter current configuration file is sent to by BIOS by transmitting element 303IPMI orders, to allow BIOS according to current ginseng
Number configuration file completes automatically updating and configuring for the parameter of add-on card.
In a kind of possible implementation, receiving unit 301 can be also used for receiving the institute that remote subscriber interface is sent
Parameter current configuration file is stated, wherein, the parameter current configuration file is by user in the remote subscriber interface batch modification
After generate.Specifically it is referred to above-mentioned external card parameter configuration embodiment and Fig. 2 a associated description.
In a kind of possible implementation, receiving unit 301 can be also used for receiving the described silent of the BIOS transmissions
Recognize parameter configuration files, processing unit 302 is additionally operable to the default parameters configuration file being stored in nonvolatile memory
NVRAM, Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory EPROM EPROM of the default parameters configuration file by the BIOS from each add-on card
Middle reading.Specifically it is referred to above-mentioned external card parameter configuration embodiment and Fig. 2 a associated description.
Parameter current configuration file, can be sent to by the add-on card parameter configuration equipment of the present embodiment by transmitting element
BIOS, so as to support BIOS to carry out automatic, unified renewal and configuration to the parameter of add-on card, improve configuration add-on card parameter
Efficiency and accuracy.
Embodiment 4
Fig. 4 shows the structured flowchart of add-on card parameter configuring system according to an embodiment of the invention, as shown in figure 4, should
Add-on card parameter configuring system can include remote subscriber interface 401, BMC402 and BIOS403.
Wherein, BMC402 can use the add-on card parameter configuration of any one structure in the above embodiment of the present invention to set
It is standby.Remote subscriber interface 401 is used for the batch modification according to user to add-on card parameter, generates parameter current configuration file.
Specifically, after the BMC402 of the embodiment of the present invention receives the parameter-configuring request that BIOS403 is sent, it can compare and connect
The default configuration file that the current configuration parameters file and BIOS403 that the remote subscriber interface 401 received is sent are sent, if two
Person is different, and the current configuration parameters file is sent into BIOS403.BIOS403 is complete according to the parameter current configuration file
Parameter into add-on card automatically updating and configures.Wherein, BIOS403 can include resolution unit 404, updating block 405 with
And execution unit 406.
Has speech, resolution unit 404 is connected with add-on card parameter configuration equipment 402, is matched somebody with somebody for parsing the parameter current
Put file, analysis result stored to chained list, the analysis result include need change parameter add-on card identification information and
Its corresponding configuration parameter information.Updating block 405, it is connected with resolution unit 404, for carrying out Peripheral Component Interconnect at a high speed
During interface PCIE device scans, the initial parameter codes of each add-on card are copied into region of memory, according to described
Identification information determines the position to be updated in the region of memory, the corresponding configuration in the chained list using the identification information
Parameter information substitutes the parameter codes of the position to be updated, obtains the current parameter codes of each add-on card.Execution unit
406, it is connected with updating block 405, the entrance function of the parameter codes for calling each add-on card, to perform each add-on card
Current parameter codes.Resolution unit 404, updating block 405 and execution unit 406 perform the tool of add-on card parameter configuration
Body ground process, may refer to above-mentioned external card parameter configuration embodiment and Fig. 2 a associated description.
The system of the present embodiment add-on card parameter configuration, can ought by the transmitting element of add-on card parameter configuration equipment
Preceding parameter configuration files are sent to BIOS, so as to support BIOS to carry out automatic, unified renewal and configuration to the parameter of add-on card,
Improve the efficiency and accuracy of configuration add-on card parameter.In addition, user can change add-on card on remote subscriber interface
Parameter, due to user interface when add-on card parameter is changed it is less demanding to user, it is simple to operate, it is not error-prone,
It is further ensured that the correct configuration of add-on card parameter.
Embodiment 5
Fig. 5 shows the structured flowchart of the add-on card parameter configuration equipment according to further embodiment of this invention.The add-on card
Parameter configuration equipment can be host server, personal computer PC or the portable portable meter for possessing computing capability
Calculation machine or terminal etc..The specific embodiment of the invention is not limited the specific implementation of calculate node.
As shown in figure 5, add-on card parameter configuration equipment 1100 includes processor（processor）1110th, communication interface
（Communications Interface）1120th, memory（memory array）1130 and bus 1140.Wherein, processor
1110th, communication interface 1120 and memory 1130 complete mutual communication by bus 1140.
Communication interface 1120 is used to communicate with network element, and wherein network element is included such as Virtual Machine Manager center, shared storage.
Processor 1110 is used for configuration processor.Processor 1110 is probably a central processor CPU, or special collection
Into circuit ASIC（Application Specific Integrated Circuit）, or be arranged to implement the present invention
One or more integrated circuits of embodiment.
Memory 1130 is used to deposit program and/or data.Memory 1130 may include high-speed RAM memory, also may be used
Nonvolatile memory can also be included（non-volatile memory）, a for example, at least magnetic disk storage.Memory 1130
It can also be memory array.Memory 1130 is also possible to by piecemeal, and described piece can be combined into virtually by certain rule
Volume.
In a kind of possible embodiment, said procedure can be the program code for including computer-managed instruction.It is described
Program is particularly used in：
Receive the add-on card parameter-configuring request that basic input-output system BIOS is sent；
By the parameter current configuration file of add-on card compared with default parameters configuration file；And
In the case of the parameter current configuration file and default parameters configuration file difference, the parameter current is matched somebody with somebody
Put file and be sent to the BIOS, to cause the BIOS according to the parameter of parameter current configuration file completion add-on card
Automatically update and configure.
Parameter current configuration file, can be sent to by the add-on card parameter configuration equipment of the above embodiment of the present invention
BIOS, so as to support BIOS to carry out automatic, unified renewal and configuration to the parameter of add-on card, improve configuration add-on card parameter
Efficiency and accuracy.
Those of ordinary skill in the art are it is to be appreciated that each exemplary cell and algorithm in embodiment described herein
Step, it can be realized with the combination of electronic hardware or computer software and electronic hardware.These functions actually with hardware also
It is software form to realize, application-specific and design constraint depending on technical scheme.Professional and technical personnel can be directed to
It is specific to realize described function using different methods is selected, but this realization is it is not considered that beyond model of the invention
Enclose.
If in the form of computer software come realize the function and as independent production marketing or in use, if
To a certain extent it is believed that all or part of technical scheme（Such as the part to be contributed to prior art）It is
Embody in form of a computer software product.The computer software product is generally stored inside computer-readable storage medium
In, including some instructions are causing computer equipment（Can be personal computer, server or network equipment etc.）Perform
The all or part of step of various embodiments of the present invention method.And foregoing storage medium includes USB flash disk, mobile hard disk, read-only storage
Device（ROM, Read-Only Memory）, random access memory（RAM, Random Access Memory）, magnetic disc or light
Disk etc. is various can be with the medium of store program codes.
The foregoing is only a specific embodiment of the invention, but protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, any
Those familiar with the art the invention discloses technical scope in, change or replacement can be readily occurred in, should all be contained
Cover within protection scope of the present invention.Therefore, protection scope of the present invention described should be defined by scope of the claims.
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- A kind of 1. external card parameter configuration, it is characterised in that including：Baseboard management controller BMC receives the add-on card parameter-configuring request that basic input-output system BIOS is sent；By the parameter current configuration file of add-on card compared with default parameters configuration file；AndIn the case of the parameter current configuration file and default parameters configuration file difference, the parameter current is configured into text Part is sent to the BIOS, to cause the BIOS according to the automatic of the parameter of parameter current configuration file completion add-on card Renewal and configuration；The BIOS completes automatically updating and configuring for the parameter of add-on card according to the parameter current configuration file, including：The BIOS parses the parameter current configuration file, and analysis result is stored to chained list, and the analysis result includes needing Change the identification information of the add-on card of parameter and its corresponding configuration parameter information；The BIOS is during the scanning of Peripheral Component Interconnect high-speed interface PCIE device is carried out, by the initial of each add-on card Parameter codes copy to region of memory, the position to be updated in the region of memory is determined according to the identification information, use The parameter codes of identification information position to be updated described in corresponding configuration parameter information substitution in the chained list, obtain each The current parameter codes of individual add-on card；AndThe BIOS calls the entrance function of the parameter codes of each add-on card, to perform the current parameter generation of each add-on card Code.
- 2. external card parameter configuration according to claim 1, it is characterised in that the parameter current by add-on card Before configuration file is compared with default parameters configuration file, including：The BMC receives the parameter current configuration file that remote subscriber interface is sent, the parameter current configuration file by User generates after the remote subscriber interface batch modification.
- 3. external card parameter configuration according to claim 1 or 2, it is characterised in that described by the current of add-on card Before parameter configuration files are compared with default parameters configuration file, in addition to：The BMC receives the default parameters configuration file that the BIOS is sent, and the default parameters configuration file is protected Nonvolatile memory NVRAM be present, the default parameters configuration file can from the erasable of each add-on card by the BIOS Read in program read-only memory EPROM.
- 4. external card parameter configuration according to claim 1, it is characterised in that the parameter generation of each add-on card Code drives code for selective read-only storage OPROM codes or Extensible Firmware Interface EFI.
- A kind of 5. add-on card parameter configuration equipment, it is characterised in that including：Receiving unit, for receiving the add-on card parameter-configuring request of basic input-output system BIOS transmission；Processing unit, it is connected with the receiving unit, the parameter current configuration file for comparing add-on card is matched somebody with somebody with default parameters Put file；AndTransmitting element, it is connected with the processing unit, in the parameter current configuration file and default parameters configuration file In the case of difference, the parameter current configuration file is sent to the BIOS, to cause the BIOS according to described current Parameter configuration files complete automatically updating and configuring for the parameter of add-on card；Wherein, the BIOS includes：Resolution unit, be connected with the transmitting element, for parsing the parameter current configuration file, by analysis result store to Chained list, the analysis result include needing to change the identification information of the add-on card of parameter and its corresponding configuration parameter information；Updating block, it is connected with the resolution unit, for carrying out the scanning of Peripheral Component Interconnect high-speed interface PCIE device During, the initial parameter codes of each add-on card are copied into region of memory, determined according to the identification information in described The position to be updated in region is deposited, is treated using the identification information in the chained list described in corresponding configuration parameter information substitution The parameter codes of more new position, obtain the current parameter codes of each add-on card；AndExecution unit, it is connected with the updating block, the entrance function of the parameter codes for calling each add-on card, to perform The current parameter codes of each add-on card.
- 6. add-on card parameter configuration equipment according to claim 5, it is characterised in that the receiving unit is additionally operable to receive The parameter current configuration file that remote subscriber interface is sent, the parameter current configuration file is by user in the long-range use Generated after the batch modification of family interface.
- 7. add-on card parameter configuration equipment according to claim 5, it is characterised in that the receiving unit is additionally operable to receive The default parameters configuration file that the BIOS is sent, the processing unit are additionally operable to protect the default parameters configuration file Nonvolatile memory NVRAM be present, the default parameters configuration file can from the erasable of each add-on card by the BIOS Read in program read-only memory EPROM.
- A kind of 8. add-on card parameter configuring system, it is characterised in that including：BMC, using the add-on card parameter configuration equipment any one of claim 5-7；BIOS, automatically updating and configuring for the parameter according to parameter current configuration file completion add-on card；AndRemote subscriber interface, for the batch modification according to user to add-on card parameter, generate parameter current configuration file.
- 9. add-on card parameter configuring system according to claim 8, it is characterised in that the parameter generation of each add-on card Code drives code for selective read-only storage OPROM codes or Extensible Firmware Interface EFI.
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