CN109032673A - Automatically reply the method and computer system of basic input output system image shelves - Google Patents
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Abstract
A method of automatically replying BIOS image shelves, it is executed by a computer system, it includes flash memory, a processor and the switch unit that switches between first and second state for having an image shelves, in the first state, the flash memory and a control chipset electrical connection, in second state, the flash memory and controller electrical connection, this method includes: when receiving a more new command, which exports a notification instruction；The controller makes the switch unit be switched to second state；The controller backs up the image shelves；When back up complete when, the switch unit switchback first state；The controller judges whether that receiving one is updated successfully instruction；When the judgment is no, which is switched to second state；The image shelves that the controller is backed up override into the flash memory.
Description
Technical field
The invention relates to a kind of method and computer systems, particularly relate to one kind and automatically reply basic input and output system
The method and computer system of system image shelves.
Background technique
Existing computer system is mainly by the basic input output system executed stored by its internal flash memory
(Basic Input/Output System, BIOS) image shelves (hereinafter referred to as BIOS image shelves) boot up.
When needing to update the BIOS image shelves and updating failure again, it will cause the computer system just normally opened
Machine.In response to this problem, existing restorative procedure mainly has two kinds: (1) utilizing recovery function provided by the computer system itself
The BIOS image shelves can be made to return back to its init state；(2) when utilizing a CD writer directly by the computer system power-on
Required BIOS image shelves imprinting is to the flash memory.However, this two kinds of restorative procedures require reparation personnel to in-situ processing, and
The flash memory can not be returned to and update preceding identical state (that is, the BIOS image shelves quilt that the flash memory is stored before updating
The BIOS image shelves of genuine setting are covered).Therefore, the known method for repairing BIOS image shelves still has improved space.
Summary of the invention
The technical problem to be solved in the present invention is to provide one kind, and automatically replying for prior art disadvantage can be overcome substantially defeated
Enter the method for output system image shelves.
In order to solve the above technical problems, the method that the present invention automatically replies basic input output system (BIOS) image shelves,
As performed by a computer system, the computer system include one store the flash memory of a BIOS image shelves, one control chipset,
One processor, a baseboard management controller and a switch unit, which generally operates at a first state, but can respond
In one control signal and switch between the first state and one second state, when the switch unit operation in the first state,
Establish between the flash memory and the control chipset and be electrically connected, when the switch unit operation in second state, establish the flash memory and
It is electrically connected between the baseboard management controller, which comprises the steps of:
(A) when the processor, which receives an instruction, updates the more new command of the BIOS image shelves, one notice of processor output
Instruction；
(B) baseboard management controller generates the control signal according to the notification instruction, so that the switch unit is according to the control
Signal and switch to second state from the first state；
(C) baseboard management controller backs up the BIOS image shelves stored by the flash memory；
(D) when backing up completion, the control signal caused by the baseboard management controller makes the switch unit from second shape
State switches back into the first state；
(E) baseboard management controller judge whether in received in one first preset time from the processor one instruction should
What the BIOS image shelves in flash memory were updated successfully is updated successfully instruction；
(F) when the judging result of (E) step is no, the control signal caused by the baseboard management controller makes the switch list
Member switches to second state；And
(G) the BIOS image shelves that the baseboard management controller is backed up it override into the flash memory.
The invention solves another technical problem be to provide one kind and can overcome automatically replying for prior art disadvantage
The method of basic input output system image shelves.
In order to solve the above technical problems, the method that the present invention automatically replies basic input output system (BIOS) image shelves,
As performed by a computer system, which is suitable for providing the BIOS of a new version via communication network connection one
The remote server of image shelves, the computer system include one store the flash memory of a BIOS image shelves, one control chipset, one
Baseboard management controller, a switch unit and a processor, which generally operates at a first state, but may be in response to
One control signal and switch between the first state and one second state, when the switch unit operation in the first state, build
Stand and be electrically connected between the flash memory and the control chipset, when the switch unit operation in second state, establish the flash memory and should
It is electrically connected between baseboard management controller, which comprises the steps of:
(A) when the processor receives the more new command that an instruction updates the BIOS image shelves, and the baseboard management controller is defeated
Out when the control signal, which switches to second state from the first state according to the control signal；
(B) baseboard management controller backs up the BIOS image shelves stored by the flash memory；
(C) baseboard management controller overrides the BIOS image shelves of the new version provided by the remote server into the sudden strain of a muscle
It deposits；
(D) baseboard management controller judges whether the BIOS image shelves of the new version are override completely into the flash memory；And
(E) when the judging result of (D) step is no, the BIOS image shelves which is backed up it are override
Enter the flash memory.
This trouble another to be solved technical problem, which is to provide one kind, can overcome the department of computer science of prior art disadvantage
System.
To solve this technical problem, computer system of the present invention is suitable for being electrically connected the basic input of one new version of offer
The storage device of output system (BIOS) image shelves, the computer system include a flash memory, a control chipset, a switch list
Member, a processor and a baseboard management controller.
The flash memory stores a BIOS image shelves.
The control chipset is for being electrically connected the storage device to receive the BIOS image shelves of the new version.
The switch unit have one be electrically connected the flash memory first end, one be electrically connected the control chipset second end, one
The control terminal of one control signal of third end and a reception, and a first state is generally operated at, but may be in response to the control signal
And switch between the first state and one second state, when the switch unit operation in the first state, the first end with should
Be connected between second end, when the switch unit operation in second state, be connected between the first end and the third end.
The processor is electrically connected the control chipset, when the more new command for receiving an instruction and updating the BIOS image shelves
When, which exports a notification instruction to the control chipset.
The baseboard management controller is electrically connected the third end and control terminal of the switch unit, and utilizes a coffret
It is electrically connected the control chipset, and receives the notice from the processor via the coffret and the control chipset and refers to
It enables, and the control signal is generated according to the notification instruction, so that the switch unit is according to the control signal and from the first state
Second state is switched to, so that the baseboard management controller can read via the switch unit and keep in stored by the flash memory
The BIOS image shelves are to be backed up.
When backing up completion, the control signal caused by the baseboard management controller makes the switch unit from second shape
State switches back into the first state, and the processor control the control chipset by its received new version BIOS image shelves
It overrides via the switch unit into the flash memory, to update the BIOS image shelves.
When the update of BIOS image shelves failure, the control signal caused by the baseboard management controller makes the switch
Unit switches to second state from the first state, and the BIOS image shelves that the baseboard management controller is backed up it cover
The flash memory is written.
The invention solves another technical problem be to provide one kind and can overcome the department of computer science of prior art disadvantage
System.
In order to solve the above technical problems, computer system of the present invention is suitable for connecting a remote service via a communication network
Device, basic input output system (BIOS) the image shelves and an instruction that a new version is provided by the remote server update one
The more new command of BIOS image shelves, the computer system include a flash memory, a switch unit and a baseboard management controller.
The flash memory stores the BIOS image shelves.
The switch unit has one to be electrically connected the first end of the flash memory, one control of a second end, a third end and a reception
The control terminal of signal, and generally operate at a first state, but may be in response to the control signal and in the first state and one
Switch between two-state, when the switch unit operation in the first state, be connected between the first end and the second end, when the switch
Unit is operated in second state, is connected between the first end and the third end.
The baseboard management controller is used to connect the remote server via the communication network to receive the new version
BIOS image shelves and the more new command, and it is electrically connected the third end and the control terminal of the switch unit, when the substrate management control
After device processed receives and exports the more new command, and when receiving a notification instruction, the baseboard management controller is according to the notice
Instruction generates the control signal and the switch unit is made to switch to second state from the first state according to the control signal,
So that the baseboard management controller can be read via the switch unit and keep in the BIOS image shelves stored by the flash memory with into
Row backup.The baseboard management controller includes a memory.
The memory is electrically connected the third end of the switch unit, is configured to temporarily store the baseboard management controller and is read from the flash memory
The BIOS image shelves got.
When backing up completion, which receives via the communication network should provided by the remote server
The BIOS image shelves of new version, and by its BIOS image shelves of the received new version override via the switch unit into the sudden strain of a muscle
It deposits, to update the BIOS image shelves.
When the baseboard management controller judges the update failure of the BIOS image shelves, the baseboard management controller is by its institute
The BIOS image shelves of backup override into the flash memory.
Compared to the prior art, the present invention is since before updating BIOS image shelves B1, which can be first
The BIOS image shelves original in the flash memory are temporarily stored in the memory.(e.g., exist after the update failure of BIOS image shelves B1
Powered off when overriding BIOS image shelves process, cause the BIOS image shelves of the new version that can not be used), the baseboard management controller
The BIOS image shelves B1 being temporarily stored in the memory can also be override into the flash memory, be automatically replied with reaching and do not need to repair people
Member to in-situ processing function, while can make the flash memory store with update before identical BIOS image shelves B1, in turn
Reach the effect of can returning back to preceding identical state is updated.
[Detailed description of the invention]
The other features and effect of the present invention, will clearly be presented in the embodiment referring to schema, in which:
Fig. 1 is a block diagram, illustrates computer system of the present invention with the basic input of a new version provided by a storage device
Output system image shelves carry out one of version updating first embodiment；
Fig. 2 is a flow chart, illustrates that the computer system of the first embodiment executes one kind and automatically replies basic input and output
The method of system image shelves；
Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram, illustrates a basic input output system image shelves of the first embodiment；
Fig. 4 is a block diagram, illustrates computer system of the present invention with the substantially defeated of a new version provided by a remote server
Enter output system image shelves and carries out one of version updating second embodiment；And
Fig. 5 is a flow chart, illustrates that the computer system of the second embodiment executes one kind and automatically replies basic input and output
The method of system image shelves.
[specific embodiment]
Before the present invention is described in detail, it shall be noted that in the following description content, similar component is with identical volume
It number indicates.
<first embodiment>
Refering to fig. 1, the first embodiment of computer system 10 of the present invention is suitable for being electrically connected the substantially defeated of one new version of offer
Enter the storage of output system (Basic Input/Output System, BIOS) image shelves (hereinafter referred to as BIOS image shelves) NB
Device 1(is for example, a Portable disk), which includes a flash memory 2, one control chipset 3, at a switch unit 4, one
Manage device 5 and baseboard management controller 6(Baseboard Management a Controller, BMC).
The flash memory 2 stores a BIOS image shelves B1.
The control chipset 3 is for being electrically connected the storage device 1 to receive the BIOS image shelves NB of the new version.In this reality
Apply in example, the control chipset 3 have universal input and output (General Purpose Input and Output,
GPIO) pin (not shown), and the control chipset 3 is with a platform path controller (Platform Controller
Hub, PCH) implement.
The switch unit 4 have one be electrically connected the flash memory 2 first end, one be electrically connected the control chipset 3 second end,
The control terminal of one control signal C1 of one third end and a reception, and a first state is generally operated at, but may be in response to the control
Signal C1 and switch between the first state and one second state.When the switch unit 4 operation is in the first state, this first
End is electrically connected with conducting between the second end with establishing between the flash memory 2 and the control chipset 3, and between the first end and the third end
It is not turned on.When the switch unit 4 operation is in second state, conducting is between the first end and the third end to establish the flash memory 2
And it is electrically connected between the baseboard management controller 6, and be not turned between the first end and the second end.
The processor 5 is electrically connected the control chipset 3.When booting up, which is operated in first shape
State, the processor 5 read via the control chipset 3 and the switch unit 4 and execute the BIOS image stored by the flash memory 2
Shelves B1 is switched on.When needing to update BIOS image shelves B1 (that is, the control chipset 3, which receives an instruction, updates the BIOS
The outside more new command of image shelves B1, and the more new command is transmitted to the processor 5 and receives the update in the processor 5
When instruction), which exports a notification instruction I1 to the control chipset 3.It should be noted that this more new command does not exist
Drawn in Fig. 1, and the more new command may be from the storage device 1 or one be electrically connected the control chipset 3 keyboard (not shown).
Notification instruction I1 is one based on Intelligent Platform Management Interface (Intelligent Platform Management
Interface original equipment factory instruction (the IPMI Original Equipment Manufacturing) defined
Command, IPMI OEMC).
The baseboard management controller 6 is electrically connected the third end and control terminal of the switch unit 4, and is connect using a transmission
Mouth is electrically connected the control chipset 3.The baseboard management controller 6 comes from via the coffret and the control chipset 3 reception
The notification instruction I1 of the processor 5, and the control signal C1 is generated according to notification instruction I1 and is exported to the switch unit 4
The control terminal so that the switch unit 4 switches to second state from the first state according to the control signal C1 so that
The baseboard management controller 6 can via the switch unit 4 read and keep in the BIOS image shelves B1 stored by the flash memory 2 with into
Row backup.In the present embodiment, which is a low pin number bus interface (Low Pin Count Bus
Interface, LPCBI), and meet low pin number (Low Pin between the baseboard management controller 6 and the control chipset 3
Count, LPC) confluence transport protocol, but not limited to this.The baseboard management controller 6 includes a memory 61.
The memory 61 is electrically connected the third end of the switch unit 4, is configured to temporarily store the baseboard management controller 6 from the flash memory
The 2 BIOS image shelves B1 read.
Referring to Fig.2, it illustrates that the computer system 10 by a kind of method for automatically replying BIOS image shelves is executed, can make
For the computer system 10 after the procedure failure for updating BIOS image shelves B1, the flash memory 2 is complete before can also storing and updating
Identical BIOS image shelves B1.In the present embodiment, which comprises the steps of:
In step 81, which reads via the control chipset 3 and the switch unit 4 and executes stored by the flash memory 2
BIOS image shelves B1, to boot up.
In step 82, when the processor 5 receives more new command (that is, it needs to the updating BIOS image shelves B1),
The more new procedures that the processor 5 starting updates BIOS image shelves B1 simultaneously export notification instruction I1, and by the notification instruction
I1 is sent to the baseboard management controller 6 via the control chipset 3 and the coffret, to notify the baseboard management controller
6 will start to be updated BIOS image shelves B1.
In a step 83, which generates control signal C1 according to notification instruction I1, so that this is opened
It closes unit 4 and second state is switched to from the first state according to the control signal C1.At this point, the processor 5 temporarily interrupts
The more new procedures, and the flash memory 2 is controlled by the baseboard management controller 6.
In step 84, which reads the BIOS stored by the flash memory 2 via the switch unit 4
Image shelves B1, and BIOS image shelves B1 is temporarily stored in the memory 61, to be backed up.
In step 85, when backing up completion in step 84, control signal C1 caused by the baseboard management controller 6
The switch unit 4 is set to switch back into the first state from second state.At this point, the flash memory 2 is controlled by the control chipset 3
System.
In step 86, when in step 84 back up complete when, the baseboard management controller 6 adjust the control chipset 3 it
The universal input and output pin current potential (that is, the baseboard management controller 6 by the current potential of the universal input and output pin from
One high logic level (that is, high potential) is adjusted to a low logic level (that is, low potential)), to notify the processor 5 to back up
At so that the processor 5 controls the control chipset 3 to update BIOS image shelves B1.
In step 87, the processor 5 continue to execute the more new procedures and control the control chipset 3 by its institute it is received
The BIOS image shelves NB of the new version overrides via the switch unit 4 into the flash memory 2, by the BIOS image in the flash memory 2
Shelves B1 is updated, and when BIOS image shelves B1 is updated successfully, which generates and export the instruction flash memory 2
In BIOS image shelves B1 be updated successfully be updated successfully instruction I2(that is, the BIOS image shelves NB of the new version overrides completely
Enter in the flash memory 2), and this is updated successfully instruction I2 and is exported via the control chipset 3 and the coffret to the substrate pipe
Manage controller 6.
In step 88, the baseboard management controller 6 judge whether in one first preset time via the coffret
And the control chipset 3 receive from the processor 5 this be updated successfully instruction I2.If so, carrying out step 89, step
90；(that is, the update of BIOS image shelves B1 fails) if not, then carry out step 92, step 93.
In the present embodiment, first preset time be the baseboard management controller 6 by the control chipset 3 this is general
Type input and output pin current potential adjustment after (that is, being adjusted to the low logic level from the high logic level) under normal circumstances should
Time needed for flash memory 2 completes version updating.
In step 89, which re-starts booting according to the BIOS image shelves NB of the new version.
In step 90, which more judges whether in connecing in one second preset time via the transmission
Mouth and the control chipset 3 receive the successful power-on instruction I3 from the processor 5.If so, skipping to step 91；If
It is no, then carry out step 92.
In the present embodiment, success power-on instruction I3 can be for one to indicate the processor 5 according to the new version
The IPMI instruction that BIOS image shelves NB booting finishes.Second preset time is that the processor 5 boots up under normal circumstances
Time needed for generating the success power-on instruction I3 and being transmitted to the baseboard management controller 6.
In step 91, BIOS image shelves B1's is updated successfully (that is, the flash memory 2 completion version updating, original to be somebody's turn to do
Replaced BIOS image shelves NB of the BIOS image shelves B1 by the new version).
In step 92, control signal C1 caused by the baseboard management controller 6 make the switch unit 4 from this first
State switches to second state.
In step 93, the baseboard management controller 6 by the BIOS image shelves B1 being temporarily stored in the memory 61 override into
The flash memory 2, so that the flash memory 2 stores the BIOS image shelves B1(before updating that is, BIOS image shelves stored by the flash memory 2
It is returned to and updates preceding identical version).
Refering to Fig. 3, for example, the BIOS image shelves B1 includes a bios program code part B11 and a configuration and setting
Part B12.In BIOS image shelves B1 before update, which has BIOS journey required when being switched on
Sequence code, the configuration and setting part B12 have the setting being relevant to stored by user.Fail when the BIOS image shelves B1 updates
When, according to existing restorative procedure (refering to prior art), utilize return function provided by existing computer system itself
Or BIOS image shelves B1 is repaired using a CD writer, due to its configuration and setting portion of BIOS image shelves of genuine setting
Point B12 is blank, and setting stored by original user will be eliminated by overriding the flash memory 2, and make the BIOS image after repairing
Shelves are different from not preprosthetic BIOS image shelves.However, then may be used according to the method for automatically replying BIOS image shelves of the invention
It is returned to BIOS image shelves B1 and updates preceding identical version.That is, the bios program code part B11 has
Required bios program code when having a booting, which, which has, is relevant to the original stored setting of user,
And then reach the purpose of the present invention.
<second embodiment>
Refering to Fig. 4, the second embodiment of computer system 10 ' of the present invention is similar to the first embodiment, and the two difference exists
In: (1) second embodiment omit storage device 1(in the first embodiment see Fig. 1)；(2) computer system 10 ' is suitable
For connecting a remote server 7 via a communication network 70, reflected by the remote server 7 come the BIOS for providing a new version
As the instruction of shelves NB and one updates the more new command I4 of BIOS image shelves B1, and the computer system 10 ' and the remote server 7
Between transmission meet the industrial transmission standard of IPMI；(3) also via the communication network 70 connection, this is remote for the baseboard management controller 6
Journey server 7；(4) when needing to update the BIOS image shelves, the remote server 7 is by the more new command I4 via the communication network
Network 70, the baseboard management controller 6 and the control chipset 3 are transmitted to the processor 5；It (5) will by the baseboard management controller 6
The BIOS image shelves NB of the new version from the remote server 7 overrides via the switch unit 4 into the flash memory 2, should
BIOS image shelves B1 in flash memory 2 is updated.
Refering to Fig. 5, illustrate the method that the computer system 10 ' automatically replies BIOS image shelves by another kind is executed,
Come make the computer system 10 ' update BIOS image shelves B1 procedure failure after, before which can also store and update
Identical BIOS image shelves B1.In the present embodiment, which comprises the steps of:
In step 71, when the processor 5 receives the more new command I4 from the remote server 7, which is opened
Dynamic more new procedures for updating BIOS image shelves B1 simultaneously export notification instruction I1 to the baseboard management controller 6, so that should
Baseboard management controller 6 generates control signal C1 according to notification instruction I1, and makes the switch unit 4 according to the control signal
C1 and switch to second state from the first state.
In step 72, which reads the BIOS stored by the flash memory 2 via the switch unit 4
Image shelves B1, and BIOS image shelves B1 is temporarily stored in the memory 61, to be backed up.
In step 73, when backing up completion in step 72, which should by the control chipset 3
The current potential of universal input and output pin is adjusted to the low logic level from the high logic level, to notify the processor 5 to back up
It completes, so that the processor 5 controls the control chipset 3 to notify the baseboard management controller 6 to start to update the BIOS image
Shelves B1.
In step 74, which receives provided by the remote server 7 via the communication network 70
The BIOS image shelves NB of the new version, and by its BIOS image shelves NB of the received new version covered via the switch unit 4
The flash memory 2 is written, to update BIOS image shelves B1.
In step 75, the baseboard management controller 6 judge the BIOS image shelves NB of the new version whether override completely into
In the flash memory 2.If so, carrying out step 76, step 77, step 78；(that is, the update of BIOS image shelves B1 fails) if not,
Then carry out step 701.
In a step 76, control signal C1 caused by the baseboard management controller 6 make the switch unit 4 from this second
State switches back into the first state.
In step 77, which re-starts out according to the BIOS image shelves NB of the new version in the flash memory 2
Machine.
In step 78, which more judges whether in connecing in second preset time via the transmission
Mouth and the control chipset 3 receive the success power-on instruction I3 from the processor 5.If so, skipping to step 79；If
It is no, then step 702 is first carried out, then carry out step 701.
In step 79, BIOS image shelves B1's is updated successfully (that is, the flash memory 2 completion version updating, original to be somebody's turn to do
Replaced BIOS image shelves NB of the BIOS image shelves B1 by the new version).
In step 701, the baseboard management controller 6 by the BIOS image shelves B1 being temporarily stored in the memory 61 override into
The flash memory 2, so that the flash memory 2 stores the BIOS image shelves B1(before updating that is, BIOS image shelves stored by the flash memory 2
It is returned to and updates preceding identical version, and this related description sees the citing of Fig. 3).
In a step 702, control signal C1 caused by the baseboard management controller 6 make the switch unit 4 from this
One state switches to second state.
In conclusion the baseboard management controller 6 meeting first will be in the flash memory 2 due to before updating BIOS image shelves B1
Original BIOS image shelves B1 is temporarily stored in the memory 61.It (e.g., is being override after the update failure of BIOS image shelves B1
Powered off when BIOS image shelves process, cause the BIOS image shelves of the new version that can not be used), the baseboard management controller 6 is also
The BIOS image shelves B1 being temporarily stored in the memory 61 can be override into the flash memory 2, be automatically replied with reaching and do not need to repair
Personnel to in-situ processing function, while can make the flash memory 2 store with update before identical BIOS image shelves B1, into
And reach the effect of can returning back to preceding identical state is updated, therefore the purpose of the present invention can be reached really.
The above description is merely a specific embodiment, but scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto, any
Those familiar with the art in the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, can easily think of the change or the replacement, and should all contain
Lid is within protection scope of the present invention.Therefore, protection scope of the present invention should be subject to the protection scope in claims.
Claims (13)
1. the method that one kind automatically replies basic input output system (BIOS) image shelves should as performed by a computer system
Computer system include one store the flash memory of a BIOS image shelves, one control chipset, a processor, a substrate management control
Device and a switch unit, the switch unit generally operate at a first state, but may be in response to a control signal and this first
Switch between state and one second state, when the switch unit operation in the first state, establish the flash memory and the control chip
Be electrically connected between group, when the switch unit operation in second state, establish between the flash memory and the baseboard management controller and be electrically connected
It connects, which is characterized in that the method for automatically replying BIOS image shelves comprises the steps of:
(A) when the processor, which receives an instruction, updates the more new command of the BIOS image shelves, one notice of processor output
Instruction；
(B) baseboard management controller generates the control signal according to the notification instruction, so that the switch unit is according to the control
Signal and switch to second state from the first state；
(C) baseboard management controller backs up the BIOS image shelves stored by the flash memory；
(D) when backing up completion, the control signal caused by the baseboard management controller makes the switch unit from second shape
State switches back into the first state；
(E) baseboard management controller judge whether in received in one first preset time from the processor one instruction should
What the BIOS image shelves in flash memory were updated successfully is updated successfully instruction；
(F) when the judging result of (E) step is no, the control signal caused by the baseboard management controller makes the switch list
Member switches to second state；And
(G) the BIOS image shelves that the baseboard management controller is backed up it override into the flash memory.
2. the method for automatically replying BIOS image shelves as described in claim 1, which is characterized in that after step (G), also wrap
Containing following steps:
(H) when the judging result of (E) step, which is, is, which re-starts out according to the BIOS image shelves of a new version
Machine；
(I) baseboard management controller more judges whether in receiving the success from the processor in one second preset time
Power-on instruction；
(J) when the judging result of (I) step is no, the control signal caused by the baseboard management controller makes the switch list
Member switches to second state；And
(K) the BIOS image shelves that the baseboard management controller is backed up it override into the flash memory.
3. the method for automatically replying BIOS image shelves as described in claim 1, which is characterized in that the control chipset has one
Universal input and output pin also comprises the steps of: after step (D) and before step (E)
(L) when backing up completion, which adjusts the universal input and output pin of the control chipset
Current potential, to notify processor backup to complete.
4. the method for automatically replying BIOS image shelves as described in claim 1, which is characterized in that the control chipset is for connecing
The BIOS image shelves for receiving a new version also comprise the steps of: after step (D) and before step (E)
(M) processor control the control chipset by its BIOS image shelves of the received new version override into the flash memory,
To update the BIOS image shelves.
5. the method for automatically replying BIOS image shelves as described in claim 1, which is characterized in that the BIOS image shelves include one
Bios program code part and a configuration and setting part.
6. the method that one kind automatically replies basic input output system (BIOS) image shelves should as performed by a computer system
Computer system is suitable for providing the remote server of the BIOS image shelves of a new version, the meter via communication network connection one
Calculation machine system includes that one to store the flash memory of a BIOS image shelves, a control chipset, a baseboard management controller, a switch single
Member and a processor, the switch unit generally operate at a first state, but may be in response to a control signal and in first shape
Switch between state and one second state, when the switch unit operation in the first state, establish the flash memory and the control chipset
Between be electrically connected, when the switch unit operation in second state, establish between the flash memory and the baseboard management controller and be electrically connected,
It is characterized in that the method for automatically replying BIOS image shelves comprises the steps of:
(A) when the processor receives the more new command that an instruction updates the BIOS image shelves, and the baseboard management controller is defeated
Out when the control signal, which switches to second state from the first state according to the control signal；
(B) baseboard management controller backs up the BIOS image shelves stored by the flash memory；
(C) baseboard management controller overrides the BIOS image shelves of the new version provided by the remote server into the sudden strain of a muscle
It deposits；
(D) baseboard management controller judges whether the BIOS image shelves of the new version are override completely into the flash memory；And
(E) when the judging result of (D) step is no, the BIOS image shelves which is backed up it are override
Enter the flash memory.
7. the method for automatically replying BIOS image shelves as claimed in claim 6, which is characterized in that after the step (B) and
Before step (C), also comprise the steps of:
(F) when backing up completion, which adjusts the universal input and output pin of one of the control chipset
Current potential, with notify the processor backup complete.
8. the method for automatically replying BIOS image shelves as claimed in claim 6, which is characterized in that the BIOS image shelves include one
Bios program code part and a configuration and setting part.
9. a kind of computer system, suitable for being electrically connected basic input output system (BIOS) image shelves of one new version of offer
Storage device, which is characterized in that the computer system includes:
One flash memory stores a BIOS image shelves；
One control chipset, the BIOS image shelves of the new version are received for being electrically connected the storage device；
One switch unit, with one be electrically connected the flash memory first end, one be electrically connected the control chipset second end, a third
End and one receive a control signal control terminal, and generally operate at a first state, but may be in response to the control signal and
Switch between the first state and one second state, when the switch unit operation in the first state, the first end and this second
Be connected between end, when the switch unit operation in second state, be connected between the first end and the third end；
One processor is electrically connected the control chipset, should when receiving an instruction and updating the more new command of the BIOS image shelves
Processor exports a notification instruction to the control chipset；And
One baseboard management controller is electrically connected the third end and the control terminal of the switch unit, and utilizes coffret electricity
The control chipset is connected, and receives the notification instruction from the processor via the coffret and the control chipset,
And the control signal is generated according to the notification instruction, so that the switch unit switches according to the control signal from the first state
To second state, so that the baseboard management controller can read via the switch unit and keep in being somebody's turn to do stored by the flash memory
BIOS image shelves are to be backed up；
Wherein, when back up complete when, the control signal caused by the baseboard management controller make the switch unit from this second
State switches back into the first state, and the processor control the control chipset by its received new version BIOS image
Shelves override via the switch unit into the flash memory, to update the BIOS image shelves；
Wherein, when the update of BIOS image shelves failure, the control signal caused by the baseboard management controller opens this
It closes unit and switches to second state, and the BIOS image shelves that the baseboard management controller is backed up it from the first state
It overrides into the flash memory.
10. computer system as claimed in claim 9, which is characterized in that when the switch unit operation in the first state,
It is not turned between the first end and the third end, when switch unit operation is in second state, the first end and the second end
Between be not turned on, and the baseboard management controller includes:
One memory is electrically connected the third end of the switch unit, is configured to temporarily store the baseboard management controller and is read from the flash memory
The BIOS image shelves arrived.
11. computer system as claimed in claim 9, it is characterised in that:
When the switch unit operation in the first state, be not turned between the first end and the third end, when the switch unit grasp
Make in second state, is not turned between the first end and the second end；
The control chipset has a universal input and output pin, and when backing up completion, baseboard management controller adjustment should
The current potential of the universal input and output pin of chipset is controlled to notify processor backup to complete, so that the processor controls
The control chipset updates the BIOS image shelves；And
The baseboard management controller judges whether in connecing in one first preset time via the coffret and the control chipset
Receive from the processor one instruction the flash memory in the BIOS image shelves be updated successfully be updated successfully instruction, if it is not, then
The update of the BIOS image shelves fails.
12. computer system as claimed in claim 9, it is characterised in that:
When the judging result of the baseboard management controller is yes, when being updated successfully of the BIOS image shelves, the processor again into
Row booting, and the baseboard management controller more judge whether in one second preset time via the coffret and the control core
Piece group receives the successful power-on instruction from the processor, if it is not, the letter of the control caused by the baseboard management controller
So that the switch unit is switched to second state from the first state, and the baseboard management controller it is backed up should
BIOS image shelves override into the flash memory.
13. a kind of computer system is suitable for connecting a remote server via a communication network, come by the remote server
Basic input output system (BIOS) the image shelves and an instruction that there is provided a new version update the more new command of a BIOS image shelves,
It is characterized in that the computer system includes:
One flash memory stores the BIOS image shelves；
One switch unit, first end, the one control letter of a second end, a third end and a reception for being electrically connected the flash memory with one
Number control terminal, and generally operate at a first state, but may be in response to the control signal and in the first state and one second
Switch between state, when the switch unit operation in the first state, be connected between the first end and the second end, when the switch list
Atom operation is connected between the first end and the third end in second state；And
One baseboard management controller is reflected for connecting the remote server via the communication network with the BIOS for receiving the new version
As shelves and the more new command, and it is electrically connected the third end and control terminal of the switch unit, when the baseboard management controller connects
After receiving and exporting the more new command, and when receiving a notification instruction, which produces according to the notification instruction
The raw control signal simultaneously makes the switch unit switch to second state from the first state according to the control signal, so that should
Baseboard management controller can read via the switch unit and keep in the BIOS image shelves stored by the flash memory to be backed up,
The baseboard management controller includes
One memory is electrically connected the third end of the switch unit, is configured to temporarily store the baseboard management controller and is read from the flash memory
The BIOS image shelves arrived；
Wherein, when backing up completion, which receives provided by the remote server via the communication network
The BIOS image shelves of the new version, and by its received new version BIOS image shelves via the switch unit override into should
Flash memory, to update the BIOS image shelves；
Wherein, when the baseboard management controller judge the BIOS image shelves update failure when, the baseboard management controller by its
The BIOS image shelves backed up override into the flash memory.
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