CN1455342A - Method of setting BIOS of CMOS for back-up computer system on DMI segment - Google Patents
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The method backs up the setting of BIOS in CMOS of computer system to a sector in the desktop management interface (DMI). The data setting of BIOS in CMOS stored in the main board are backed up through the DMI of the flash memory in main board of the computer. Thus, when problem occurs in BIOS, such as data is lost, the system setting can be recovered by using the set data in BIOS stored back in DMI sector in advance so as to prevent the computer system can not ran normally.
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The method that the BIOS of the present invention CMOS in DMI block backup computer systems sets, be for a kind of BIOS that is used in the computer system backup of CMOS in the method for one of DMI block.Can utilize back the method for depositing the BIOS setting data that is stored in the DMI block in advance to carry out the renewal of default when losing as the BIOS data, can't normal operation to prevent computer system.
Background technology
In general personal computer (PC), utilize complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory (CMOS) to write down setting data as BIOS such as the quantity of date, time, disc driver and model, amount of memory, and CMOS generally has been integrated in the chipset at present, as South Bridge chip (south bridge).
As user during with computer booting, computer system has the action that the oneself detects, to determine whether peripherals (Peripherals) operates normally, and wherein the detection of ROM-BIOS (BIOS) promptly is first performed behind computer booting program.So-called ROM-BIOS (BIOS) is meant the flash memory (Flash Memory) that leaves on the motherboard, wherein comprised basic subroutine that many computing machines export, link up setting for process software and hardware on motherboard, setting and the computer hardware of its BIOS have association.If for example change the ROM-BIOS on the computer main frame panel arbitrarily, cause computing machine to start possibly.The function of ROM-BIOS is to be used for setting and the running of controlling CPU (central processing unit) (CPU) and each related chip, the setting of the peripheral device operation of clock and various standards, for example: printer, mouse, keyboard, hard disk drive and floppy disk.When ROM-BIOS started computing machine, whether just it at first can determine the location running of all peripheries, from hard disk or disc driver operating system loaded random access memory (DRAM) again.This ROM-BIOS has been arranged, operating system and application program can be adopted as heir the detailed data of I/O device by ROM-BIOS, as network card media access control (Medium Address Control, MAC Address), disc driver capacity and position etc., if device change, only need change, come notifying operation system or application program by BIOS.
The action that the user more can directly point out according to picture enters the setting picture of this ROM-BIOS, the setting of existing ROM-BIOS program all is stored to CMOS (the Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor on the computer main frame panel, CMOS) in the internal memory, wherein writing down the computer system date, time, the quantity of disc driver and model, the setting data of amount of memory and other ROM-BIOS, and its factory setting, it is original start, the data value that sets up on their own with the user is all for being stored in the CMOS, and can not lose data because of outage (as shutdown).When the user changes the setting of ROM-BIOS, and withdrawing from the order that gives access when setting picture, this data value can deposit among the CMOS, and ROM-BIOS reads when detecting to treat to start shooting next time.
Though the setting of this ROM-BIOS is convenient, but because maintaining the basic setting of whole computer system, so its trustworthiness (reliability) is very important, especially the ROM-BIOS of large scale system especially influences greatly, promptly jeopardizes whole computer system in case data are lost.Prior art is then utilized the flash memory that is stored in access data in the ROM-BIOS, with default factory-said value or user's setting value storage wherein, and by still recovering to set when guaranteeing that the ROM-BIOS data are lost.
See also operation workflow figure (the TaiWan, China letters patent number: 134407) of Fig. 1 prior art data accumulating backup method, when the user with computer system power-on, the oneself that this computer system is promptly done to start shooting detects 101, and the cmos data of judging storage ROM-BIOS data has and does not lose 102, if not, the normal operation of expression ROM-BIOS, the oneself of others of promptly proceeding to start shooting detects 106, if, i.e. expression needs back to deposit previous institute backed up data, whether decision earlier loads a flag activation 103, this flag activation is to be a signal, access data in system needs by flash memory, need provide an activation signal at clear access before to be stored in cmos data in the flash memory, if not, loading system default value and be stored in the ROM-BIOS 105 then, if, then user's setting data that will before be stored in the flash memory is deposited back the CMOS104 of ROM-BIOS, no matter be load default value or user's setting value, the result can both continue the uncompleted oneself of system and detect 106, again present cmos data is deposited back in the flash memory of ROM-BIOS 107, back mechanism with may lost data as this ROM-BIOS the time is used, and continues to finish boot program 108.
But existing technology is if run into the problem that battery damages or CMOS itself is wrong of keeping the CMOS memory capability, then do not recover the setting value before battery damages, be that the user must change from the setting picture that is advanced into BIOS more item by item, could recover the original setting value of computer system.And existing flash memory can have different specifications because of different vendor on practice, so access mechanism also can cause deviser's puzzlement thereupon changing.
Summary of the invention
For improving the shortcoming of above-mentioned prior art, the present invention then uses the memory block that is arranged in desktop management memory interface (DMI) to come access backup of CMOS data, to reach purpose of the present invention.
One object of the present invention is to provide a kind of method that is used for the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) setting of desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory, described method is that the ROM-BIOS in the computer system is backed up in the memory block in the flash memory, this memory block is to be positioned among the desktop management memory interface, prevent this ROM-BIOS data loss with this backup method, this backup method step includes:
One first detection means is that this computer system is carried out oneself's detection after unlatching;
One second detection means is the ROM-BIOS that detects a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory;
Deposit means one time,, promptly return and deposit the interior ROM-BIOS data of this desktop management memory interface to this complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory if this ROM-BIOS is undesired; And the means of opening again, promptly reopen this computer system.
The present invention also can further provide a kind of method that the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is set in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems, it is characterized in that: be that the ROM-BIOS in the computer system is backed up in the memory block in the flash memory, this memory block is to be positioned among the desktop management memory interface, prevent this ROM-BIOS data loss with this backup method, this backup method step includes:
One first detection means is carried out the oneself and is detected after this computer system is opened;
One second detection means, whether its this ROM-BIOS that detects a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is normal;
One heavily loaded means, the person of being to use determines whether ignore the function of reloading;
One the 3rd detection means is whether the data that detect a header of this desktop management memory interface exist;
One the 4th detection means, detecting an activation signal does not have and is set, and whether decision can this desktop management memory interface of access;
Deposit means one time, be back to deposit the ROM-BIOS data of this desktop management memory interface to this complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory; And the means of opening again, promptly reopen this computer system.
It more than is the method for the BIOS setting of the present invention CMOS in DMI block backup computer systems, by one the ROM-BIOS that the desktop management memory interface (DMI) in the flash memory comes storage computation machine system is set, when ROM-BIOS goes wrong, can reach the purpose and the effect that prevent that data from losing by the setting value of this backup.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a kind of method that the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is set in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems, this method be setting by a setting ROM-BIOS picture with the backup setting value, this Backup Data method includes:
One setting means, it is to enter this setting ROM-BIOS picture;
One deposit means, it is whether this default picture prompting withdraws from the back deposit;
One backup means, it is to store this ROM-BIOS and setting value by desktop management memory interface backup.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a computer system, and by backup one ROM-BIOS in the memory block in the flash memory in this computer system, this computer system includes:
One CPU (central processing unit);
One front end system bus is by to connect a north bridge chips and this CPU (central processing unit);
A pair of haplotype data transfer bus is by to connect this north bridge chips and a memory modules;
One draw to quicken connecting bus, is by to connect this north bridge chips and a display card module;
One peripheral assembly connecting bus is by to connect a South Bridge chip and a plurality of peripheral device;
One complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory internal memory is to be arranged in this South Bridge chip; And
One flash memory is on the motherboard that is arranged in this computer system, and wherein this flash memory knapsack is drawn together one first memory region and is used for desktop management memory interface.
In brief, the method that the BIOS of the present invention CMOS in DMI block backup computer systems sets is the method that is set in one of DMI block that is used for the computer system backup of CMOS for a kind of.The present invention backs up BIOS setting data among the CMOS of memory on motherboard by desktop management memory interface (DMI) in the flash memory on the computer system host plate.So when CMOS goes wrong, can utilize back and deposit the cmos data that is stored in the DMI block in advance, to recover the computer system normal operation.Backup-step includes: the oneself detects after opening a main frame; And detect the BIOS situation of a CMOS; If BIOS data damage or other situation about can't start shooting are arranged, promptly return and deposit the interior data of desktop management memory interface (DMI) to this CMOS, carry out the reopening machine again.
In sum, fill part method that the BIOS that demonstrates the present invention CMOS in DMI block backup computer systems sets has enforcement very much on purpose and effect progressive, the value that has industry, and be present new invention not seen before on the market, therefore the system that meets patent of invention fully files an application in accordance with the law.
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Relevant detailed content of the present invention and technology now cooperate graphic being described as follows:
Fig. 1 is the operation workflow figure for prior art data accumulating backup method;
Fig. 2 is desktop management memory interface (DMI) the hardware synoptic diagram for the method for the BIOS setting of embodiment of the invention CMOS in DMI block backup computer systems;
Fig. 3 is the operation workflow figure for the method for the BIOS setting of embodiment of the invention CMOS in DMI block backup computer systems;
Fig. 4 is the ROM-BIOS Backup Data process flow diagram for the method for the BIOS setting of embodiment of the invention CMOS in DMI block backup computer systems.
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When a computer system power-on, system oneself earlier detects, wherein the function of ROM-BIOS (BIOS) is to set the running of CPU (central processing unit) and each chip, and the peripheral device operation of various standards, and the user can enter the setting picture of ROM-BIOS by the picture prompting in when start, but in case operational mistake is arranged or keeps the content loss that the battery of remembering electric power breaks down and makes the CMOS of these ROM-BIOS data of memory, the lighter needs the user to re-enter setting value, serious words have the danger that whole computer system can not be started shooting, especially more do not allow mistake for industrial large-scale computer system, so the embodiment of the invention is for using a block of flash memory on the motherboard, be called desktop management memory interface (desktop management interface, DMI), a utilization memory block wherein comes the ROM-BIOS among this CMOS of access.This desktop management memory interface (DMI) is in response in the complicated unified management standard that defines of the software and hardware specification of crowd family's computing machine system manufacturer, and not because of different system or internal memory specification difference, also might not be arranged in this flash memory, so the present invention utilizes this memory block to come backup of CMOS can meet the various kinds specification and need not change its access program.
See also the DMI hardware synoptic diagram of the method that the BIOS of Fig. 2 embodiment of the invention CMOS in DMI block backup computer systems sets.Computer system allows each equipment can both the direct access CPU (central processing unit) by bus (BUS), fundamental purpose be on the computer main frame panel in order to connecting computing machine CPU (central processing unit) 21 and peripheral device, and transmission CPU (central processing unit) 21 and the main call wire of various data between the interfacing equipment.Have shown in the figure and handle Central Processing Unit (CPU) 21 among the various kinds information data computing of overall calculation machine system, CPU (central processing unit) 21 connects north bridge chips 22 (north bridge) by a front end system bus 201, this north bridge chips 22 is with existing technology, be with double data transmission bus 202 (Double Data Rate, DDR) be connected with memory modules 25, north bridge chips 22 more quickens connecting bus 203 (Accelerated Graphic Port by drawing, AGP) connect and transfer data to display card module 24, this draw to quicken connecting bus 203 is slot a kind of on the interface on the computer main frame panel, aiming at drawing and quickening to connect (AGP) display card and design, function is to carry the image information of travelling to and fro between between CPU (central processing unit) and the drawing display card.And north bridge chips 22 is by peripheral assembly connecting bus 204 (Peripheral Component Interconnect, PCI) connect South Bridge chip 23 (southbridge), South Bridge chip 23 is for connecting the control chip of the various periphery of control in the computer system, as various extended interfaces such as sound card, network cards, as various input such as keyboard, mouse periphery, more connect the Magnetic Disk Controller of memory devices such as various hard disk, floppy disk.
The setting of ROM-BIOS of the present invention is to be stored among the CMOS (231), and CMOS (231) operated by rotary motion is in South Bridge chip 23, so that make BIOS control CPU (central processing unit) be connected the running of control with each chip, and the peripheral device operation that detects the various standards of connection, the present invention utilizes a desktop management memory interface 261 (DMI) that is arranged in flash memory 26 on the motherboard to back up the data of access CMOS (231), also be about to wherein BIOS and back up to desktop management memory interface 261 and distributes in the memory block 262 of (allocated), with treat CMOS because of artificially or the backup during the unknown cause lost data return and deposit.
When data were lost in system detects CMOS (231), the CMOS of storage before system promptly deposits by in the memory block 262 of desktop management memory interface 261 time automatically was with setting value or factory's predetermined value before recovering.In addition, if will remember the data that interface 205 comes access backup of CMOS (231), need to revise earlier its desktop management memory interface 261 and can write (writable), so that write Backup Data by read-only changing into this desktop management.The present invention utilizes a corresponding memory block that is arranged in desktop management memory interface (DMI) to store a default settings (Pre-determined setting) of the ROM-BIOS (BIOS) of this computer system, and store this preset setting values of this ROM-BIOS this correspondence memory block to this desktop management memory interface (DMI), in order to back up this preset setting values that this ROM-BIOS (BIOS) is set; Then promptly upgrade the setting value of this ROM-BIOS, according to this preset setting values of reading from this correspondence memory block of this desktop management memory interface (DMI).
Following backup method detailed steps flow process for this reason:
See also Fig. 3 and be the operation workflow figure of the method that the BIOS for embodiment of the invention CMOS in DMI block backup computer systems sets.As user during with computer booting (step 301), computer system has the step that the oneself detects, and comprising the ROM-BIOS that detects the peripheral hardware situation, this system leaves in the CMOS, and whether the historical facts or anecdotes border is normal for detecting the CMOS situation.(step 302) if i.e. CMOS normal operation and data are correct, then continue start and detects (step 308); If not, the storage data that expression detects this CMOS have problem or damage, this computer system is that display reminding reloads the picture of deposit data in advance by above-mentioned desktop management memory interface (DMI) institute, interior the data of this desktop management memory interface (DMI) can be the data of the ROM-BIOS that prestores before factory defaults or the user, and determine whether ignore the function reloaded by the user this moment.(step 303) if promptly the user ignores this function, continues the detection step (step 308) of start this moment and not heavily loaded; If not, the data that prestored in the desktop management memory interface (DMI) are reloaded in expression user decision, and whether system then detected data that are stored in this desktop management memory interface (DMI) header (header) and existed this moment.(step 304), this header data is the data kenel of definition desktop management memory interface (DMI).If not, promptly computer system detects this header and does not exist, and represents that promptly this desktop management memory interface (DMI) does not have the Backup Data of CMOS, even the action that can't start shooting, system still continues the testing process (step 308) of starting shooting; If expression header content shows that this desktop management memory interface (DMI) has the Backup Data of CMOS, then continuing to detect an activation signal does not have and is set.(step 305).
When computer system needs a memory block, can transmit the write-in functions that an activation signal is opened internal memory by an address decoder, in operation workflow figure shown in Figure 3, computer system detects enable signal not to be had and is set.(step 305), if not, the expression system does not send an activation signal to open the internal memory write-in functions, returns the action of depositing CMOS so can't reach by desktop management memory interface (DMI), so system continues the detection step (step 308) of all the other starts; If, promptly carry out returning deposit data and go into CMOS (step 306) by desktop management memory interface (DMI), promptly recover the function of its ROM-BIOS, continue to make the computer system shutdown or give the reopening machine to detect and to use the data (step 307) that back up back ROM-BIOS.
See also the ROM-BIOS Backup Data process flow diagram of the method that the BIOS of Fig. 4 embodiment of the invention CMOS in DMI block backup computer systems sets.During the computer host system start, the detection of promptly starting shooting, monitor picture promptly shows the prompting button that enters ROM-BIOS, the user can ignore this assignment procedure and continue start, or enter this setting ROM-BIOS picture (step 401) to set, setting item is all relevant with system peripherals or other system's adjustment, as internal memory running clock, the CPU (central processing unit) frequency of operation, the detection of soft or hard dish is set, the work control of each PORT COM etc., when setting, the user finishes, promptly desire to withdraw from this and set picture, this moment is by the picture prompting and judge whether to withdraw from the back deposit.(step 402), if not, the expression user selects not deposit to withdraw from (step 403); If then the user selects deposit, this moment, the embodiment of the invention promptly used one of flash memory memory region desktop management memory interface (DMI) memory block wherein to come this ROM-BIOS of back-up storage and its setting value (step 404).
The above only is preferred embodiment of the present invention, when can not with the scope implemented of qualification the present invention.Be that all equalizations of doing according to claims of the present invention change and modification, all should still belong in the scope of patent protection of the present invention.
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1. one kind is used for the method that desktop management is remembered the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) setting of interface block backup computer systems complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory, it is characterized in that: described method is that the ROM-BIOS in the computer system is backed up in the memory block in the flash memory, this memory block is to be positioned among the desktop management memory interface, prevent this ROM-BIOS data loss with this backup method, this backup method step includes:
One first detection means is that this computer system is carried out oneself's detection after unlatching;
One second detection means is the ROM-BIOS that detects a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory;
Deposit means one time,, promptly return and deposit the interior ROM-BIOS data of this desktop management memory interface to this complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory if this ROM-BIOS is undesired; And
Again the means of Kai Qiing are promptly reopened this computer system.
2. the method that the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is set in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems as claimed in claim 1, wherein detect the step of this complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory situation, if this ROM-BIOS normal operation of this complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory, then this computer system continues all the other start detections.
3. the method that the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is set in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that: by this ROM-BIOS of memory block access of desktop management memory interface.
4. the method that the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is set in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that: this desktop management memory interface is arranged in the flash memory.
5. the method that the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is set in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that: this ROM-BIOS is to be stored in this complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory.
6. the method set of the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems, it is characterized in that: be that the ROM-BIOS in the computer system is backed up in the memory block in the flash memory, this memory block is to be positioned among the desktop management memory interface, prevent this ROM-BIOS data loss with this backup method, this backup method step includes:
One first detection means is carried out the oneself and is detected after this computer system is opened;
One second detection means, whether its this ROM-BIOS that detects a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is normal;
One heavily loaded means, the person of being to use determines whether ignore the function of reloading;
One the 3rd detection means is whether the data that detect a header of this desktop management memory interface exist;
One the 4th detection means, detecting an activation signal does not have and is set, and whether decision can this desktop management memory interface of access;
Deposit means one time, be back to deposit the ROM-BIOS data of this desktop management memory interface to this complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory; And the means of opening again, promptly reopen this computer system.
7. the method that the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is set in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems as claimed in claim 6, it is characterized in that: the step that detects this complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory situation, if this ROM-BIOS normal operation of this complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory, then this computer system continues all the other start detections.
8. the method that the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is set in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems as claimed in claim 6, it is characterized in that: whether decision ignores the step of reloading, if decision is ignored, then this computer system continues all the other start detections.
9. the method that the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is set in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems as claimed in claim 6, it is characterized in that: detect the step whether data of this header exist, if the data of this header do not exist, then this computer system continues all the other start detections.
10. the method that the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is set in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems as claimed in claim 6, it is characterized in that: detecting this enable signal has the step that is not set, if this enable signal is not set, then this computer system continues all the other start detections.
11. the method that the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is set in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems as claimed in claim 6 is characterized in that: by this ROM-BIOS of memory block access of desktop management memory interface.
12. the method that the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is set in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems as claimed in claim 6, it is characterized in that: this desktop management memory interface is to be arranged in the flash memory.
13. the method that the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is set in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems as claimed in claim 6 is characterized in that: this ROM-BIOS be for burning in this complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory.
14. the method that the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems is set, it is characterized in that: be setting by a setting ROM-BIOS picture with the backup setting value, this Backup Data method includes:
One setting means, it is to enter this setting ROM-BIOS picture;
One deposit means, it is whether this default picture prompting withdraws from the back deposit;
One backup means, it is to store this ROM-BIOS and setting value by desktop management memory interface backup.
15. the method that the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is set in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems as claimed in claim 14 is characterized in that: by this ROM-BIOS of memory block access of desktop management memory interface.
16. the method that the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is set in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems as claimed in claim 14, it is characterized in that: this desktop management memory interface is to be arranged in the flash memory.
17. the method that the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is set in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems as claimed in claim 14 is characterized in that: by the data of this ROM-BIOS of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) memory.
18. the method that the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is set in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems as claimed in claim 14, it is characterized in that: whether prompting withdraws from the step of back deposit, if not promptly the user selects not deposit to withdraw from.
19. method that is used for the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) setting of desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory, it is characterized in that: be to utilize a corresponding memory block that is arranged in desktop management memory interface to store a default settings of the ROM-BIOS of a computer system, this method comprises following step:
Store this preset setting values of this ROM-BIOS this correspondence memory block, in order to back up this preset setting values of this setting ROM-BIOS to this desktop management memory interface;
Upgrade the setting value of this ROM-BIOS, according to this preset setting values of reading from this correspondence memory block of this desktop management memory interface.
20. the method that the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is set in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems as claimed in claim 19, it is characterized in that: this corresponding memory block is to be arranged in the flash memory in this desktop management memory interface.
21. the method that the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is set in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems as claimed in claim 19 is characterized in that: by the data of this ROM-BIOS of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) memory.
22. the method that the Basic Input or Output System (BIOS) of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is set in desktop management memory interface block backup computer systems as claimed in claim 21 is characterized in that: by this complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory is to be arranged among the South Bridge chip group.
23. a computer system, by backup one ROM-BIOS in the memory block in the flash memory in this computer system, it is characterized in that: this computer system includes:
One CPU (central processing unit);
One front end system bus is by to connect a north bridge chips and this CPU (central processing unit);
A pair of haplotype data transfer bus is by to connect this north bridge chips and a memory modules;
One draw to quicken connecting bus, is by to connect this north bridge chips and a display card module;
One peripheral assembly connecting bus is by to connect a South Bridge chip and a plurality of peripheral device;
One complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory internal memory is to be arranged in this South Bridge chip; And
One flash memory is on the motherboard that is arranged in this computer system, and wherein this flash memory knapsack is drawn together one first memory region and is used for desktop management memory interface.
24. this computer system as claimed in claim 23 is characterized in that: this ROM-BIOS is for being stored in this complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) internal memory internal memory.
25. computer system as claimed in claim 23 is characterized in that: this memory block in this flash memory is to comprise that one is used for a memory region of this desktop management memory interface, and by this this ROM-BIOS of desktop management memory interface backup.
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