TW479194B - Method and apparatus for execution of an application during computer pre-boot operation - Google Patents

Abstract

A special BIOS includes a program application manager (PAM) and a file system structure (FSS) that points to addresses on a mass storage device (MSD) for an application and at least one presentation playable by the application. The BIOS calls the PAM on startup, and the PAM checks for an application and presentation, and finding same loads the application and plays the presentation before loading the operating system (OS). In a preferred embodiment the FSS is programmable, and the system after OS boot is started checks MSD devices for new FSS parameters, and finding same loads the parameters to the programmable FSS of the BIOS. In some embodiments, parameters may cause presentations and associated applications to be accessed and executed in a rotating or serial order.

Description

479194 V. Description of the invention (1) The invention is related to the field of basic input output system (BIOS), and especially relates to the application: a method and device containing a software, wherein the software system uses two accesses to store a large amount of storage The device uses an unused flash or other invariable memory in a system chip of a computer basic input output system (BIOS—) to execute an application program and continue to use the system after the operating system is started. Related documents

The present invention is a co-pending US patent application No. S / N 08/9 =, a continuation part (cip) of 6 0 3, which was filed on October 2nd, 1997, and was titled: Standardization A method and a device for using a non-volatile memory in a basic read-only memory (ROM) of a basic input-output system (bios). The previous case is incorporated here for complete reference. The present invention is well known in the art of a system which is especially used for personal testing and initial supply operations. Department (POST) sequence. Driven by the hard disk of the Basic Input Output System (BIOS), the system (BIOS) routine operations. The basic input computer provided by the basic input of the system is used to manage the initialization. Usually, the quasi-split program is widely used. Powering on and off the system (BIOS) refers to the complexity and preparation of the hardware of the input / output system (BIOS) and the input / output system (BIOS). The computer and its connected power supply initiate a self-test (POST) program to initiate the startup operation. A startup device of the computer is like a connection. Computer technology, its decisive work peripherals, and other than testing, the input and output are required to access the basic input and other connected digital devices, such as connected digital device input and output communication.

Page 5 479194 V. Description of the invention (2) Only: the early stage of the development of the first two, which is relatively small and invariant: the chip is enough for the system's basic input and output system, the second and relatively slow read-only Memory_) Access is also sufficient] When the development of personal computer technology to faster central processing units (cpus) was unprecedentedly powerful and complex peripheral devices, the development of basic input 20S ;, = S) was forced to catch up. The basic input-output system (degree BI⑹ hanging type has become much larger than the previous system, and it must have a high operating speed = the result of sending, so far, the basic input-output system ^ 〇Sjf & in a read-only memory (R0M ) Chip, which is equivalent to mapping the basic system (β I0S) routines to the system. Its eight random access memories are directly executed from read-only memory (ROM). These routines may be more High-speed access and execution. While strengthening and further developing these basic input-output systems (BIOS), they are often used in more complex and powerful personal computers, and in read-only memory (ROM) chips. Parallel development. One such development is known as flash read-only memory (ROM). Flash read-only memory (ROM) is erasable non-integrated circuit (1C) memory, which can be Is a complete block or located in a specific block 'and can be reloaded with new memory values. Now, these flash read-only memory (ROM) chips of high-end personal computers are equipped with a basic input-output system (BIOS). , The new advantages it provides are like raising systemic errors in the field Therefore, the basic input output system (BI0s) can download a new version from the Internet, for example, and flash again in the field, and provide a new version, and use This new version flashes back the existing basic input

Page 6 479194 V. Description of the invention (3) Read-only memory (ROM) of the system (BIOS). In a related development, making the flash read-only memory (ROM) chip into a larger and faster, and for various reasons related to its scale and economic considerations, making a small flash read-only memory (ROM) chip Very uneconomical. At the time of this patent application, flash read-only memory (ROM) chips were available, for example, in sizes of 1 million bits (Mb), and 2 and 4 million bits (Mb) or more. These sizes are related to the more general byte-related memory capacity requirements and are a factor of eight. A 4 million-bit flash read-only memory (ROM) has a code capacity of 51 2 bytes (KB).

Because of the use of relatively cheap and large flash read-only memory (r0M) chips, and the fact that compressed codes are commonly available in current basic input-output systems (B 丨 0s), At that time, generally, the system in the basic input output system (BI 0 S) flash read-only memory (ROM) occupied much less capacity than the chip's total memory capacity. At the same time, because of the rapid development of new peripherals and other expansion functions, many devices must be initialized when the system is started. 'These peripherals are currently high-resolution and color video displays.' However, the system's basic input and output system (Β 丨 〇s) cannot include all initializations of all devices. Therefore, many such devices (such as

For example, the video graphics array (VGA) adapter has the basic input and output system (BI0S) function provided by the device manufacturer. "Now that original equipment manufacturers (〇EMs), value-added distributors, ⑽Magic, etc. may use larger read-only memory (ROM) chips, especially flash read-only memory (ROM), An additional memory capacity in a read-only memory (ROM) chip to provide these peripherals with its basic input-output system 479194 V. Description of the invention (4) =) :; art Π = advance: safety routine Respondents must work closely with a third party to develop the functions of the CMOS for the input and output system (BIOS) chip.: Enter and strengthen a basic division, addressing, size and other features The first group must know the structure and storage status of the chip. At the same time, it must know the basics of a system known to the inventor of the resident code to allow a device and some public applications; 3: Flash write plug and play order In order to facilitate the operating system (0s) to start, "System (BIOS) means the convention is to use a virtual read-only memory (v 咄 / θ can be implemented. This (BIOS) describes it, it does not require the organization of this round Input-output system-excellent knowledge of the mapping of data, but $ /, There is the structure or system of the chip: SI added to the patent application referred to above to change it. This is called, so as to be able to start and access the startup system II V before the access ... The system depends on-completely load two; a basic input and output system ⑻, t type is needed before the load-operating system, which is used to produce mochi eight Chinese styles. This-裎 formula will be loaded into U Λ "and divided into execution Certain applications. The program is played in a pre-planned way: :: mention the media application and the information of the crowd. Know seven, advertising or other locks. V. Description of the invention (5) In a presentation of the present invention, "" In the example of body κ, it provides a US-Pacific private system (BIOS), which includes a basic input and output, a basic input input and output system (B10S) code, and a partial application program management. (PAM) 1 system (0S), and `` pre-Qi Qing is linked to the loading operation Γ 2: first, mobile application management, 亍 ,,, dead c ◦ s) to call and execute 4 start operation System (0S) triggers one or more applications that reside in a large number of and before Execution by program and related expressions. These watches are placed on video clips with advertisements. In another aspect of the present invention, a basic input-output system (BIOS) is provided, which includes a traditional basic round-in-output system (B10s) to initialize a computer system and a loading-operation system 〇s) points, _ first start the application manager (PAM) part, including a process and 'pre-control structure (FSS). The pre-launch application manager (ρΑΜ) department ^: is loaded with t = before calling and running, check in the file; Ϊ ,: structure ⑽) an effective mass storage device (msd) listed in : = -The connected Dali storage device (MSD), and found a matching function code necessary for running a related application, running a static program, playing at least one expression with the application, and then Control back to the basic input and output system (BI0S) code part for starting the operating system (0s), and when a match cannot be found, Xiao starts the application manager_partial settings-flag in advance, indicating that the Find one, and then start the operating system (0S). In this embodiment, each time the operating system is started, the basic input / output system (BIOS) loads a file system structure (FSS) drive and checks

479194 V. Description of the invention (6) Check the flag set by F, and if the flag is set, analyze the inverse 1 large-stem storage device (MSD) and load new parameters into the file system structure (FSS) 'For the next startup operation, and then continue to load the operating system (os) ° If the basic input output system (jBI〇s) determines that the flag is not set' f Basic input output system (βΙ〇3) releases the file system structure (FSS) drive \ and continue to load the operating system (〇s). The ^ parameters loaded into the file system structure (FSf) can cause subsequent pre-launch operations to cause the pre-launch application PAM to cycle between multiple expressions and related applications. : Ben: Another aspect of the invention is to provide a method for playing expressions on a computer before starting the operating system, including the following steps: _ Including a pre-launch application in the Basic Input Output System (MOS) / = Guanlibei (PAM) software, in which the basic input and output system (BIOS) :: to guide the initialization of the computer and the startup of the operating system (0s); at the time of startup before startup ... almost called and execute the pre-startup application Lipe (PAM); (C) An application program and an expression are sent to a mass storage device (msd) by a file system structure m of the pre-launch application manager (checked in the basic input output system UIOS). n '(d) when a mass storage device (msd) with an application library is found according to the eavesman system structure (FSS), load and execute the ^ use ^ formula, and play the expression; and ( e) After playing the expression, the second operation system (0s) is started. In this method, the expression may be a video clip of the advertisement. Two 1-aspects provide a method for playing expressions on a computer. Before being used to start an operating system, the method includes the following steps: (a) includes _ ;,

Page 10 479194 V. Description of the invention (7) (a pre-launch application manager / limb in the m-wheel-out λ system (m0s), wherein the basic input output system (BIOS) is used to guide (0S: ) Startup and start of the operating system (0 S); (b) When the operating system if i starts, call and execute the pre-launched application management, (c) manage by the pre-launched application Staff (P AM) check: a file system structure (FSS) in two native input and output system (BIOS), a 2-way to a mass storage device (MSD), an application program and — the expression of the expression =; (d) in When a mass storage device (MSD) with an application expression is found according to the project system structure (FSS), the application is loaded and executed to play the expression; and (e) based on the file system structure-(FSS) When it is not possible to find a device (MSD) with an application and expression, set a flag indicating that it was not found ...; storage = start operating system (0S). In this method, there may be a further step, where Every time the operating system (0S) is started, the basic input output system (BI s) Load a file system structure (FSS) drive, check the flags set, and if the flags and flags are set, analyze a connected mass storage device (Msd) and load the new parameters into the building file system Structure (FSS) for the next startup operation, and then continue to load the operating system (0S). If the basic input output system ..., (BIOS) determines that the flag is not set, the basic rotation output system (bi0s) Put the file system structure (FSS) driver and continue to load the operating system (0S). The parameters loaded into the file system structure (FSS) can trigger the pre-launch application manager (PAM) in a number of subsequent startup operations. Phase expression and related applications cycle.

479194 V. Description of the Invention (8) ~~-In various embodiments, the present invention provides a system for the first time, in which a video clip like an advertisement can be played on a computer during initialization and before starting the operating system. Brief Description of the Figures Figure 1 is a memory map of a strengthened basic input-output system (BI0s) according to a compressed basic input-output system (β I) according to the present invention. The compressed basic input-output system (BI0S) Tied to a 2Mb flash ROM (ROM). σ,. Fig. 2 illustrates that in a specific embodiment of the present invention, the output system (BI0s) code image is decompressed 'and mapped into a memory (RAM). Fig. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a software architecture / different example of a quasi read-only memory (VR0M) system according to the present invention. A series of virtual diagrams 4-a form illustrating the present invention one of. A picture of a virtual read-only memory (VR0M) in the // yoke example. There is a structure of a third party software to check its installation. ^ Playout system (BI 0S). Figure 5 is the one represented in Figure 4. Bit-Zhi Mi position H 位. Fig. 6 is a form illustrating the function of the -and-group software according to the present invention. FIG. 7 of the third embodiment is a table that illustrates a read-only memory (VR0M) according to the present invention—list structure and—a virtual flowchart with a left-side embodiment, which is a processing flowchart of 8 series. Accompanying definition table. Of processing steps. X. Specific Embodiment FIG. 9 is a processing flowchart, which is dependent on the diagram & Xizhi & process diagram. The description is based on 479194, invention description. (9) An application program according to a specific embodiment of the present invention has a better loading sequence. The specific implementation is described in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a flash quasi-reading memory (r0m), which provides a system basic input output system (BIOS) and a system related to the basic input output system (BIOS). A unique driver, the unique driver is used as a priority, enabling 'unable' to add, delete plug-ins: mechanism. The basic input and output system Uls) of the present invention is not limited to flash read-only memory (ROM), but can be applied to other types of reprogrammable, invariable memory. The present invention regards flash read-only memory (ROM) as a good choice for explaining aspects of the present invention, because the present invention is preferably implemented in a certain way: certain basic rotation output is provided in the memory (ROM) System In this description, the basic input-output system (BI0S) is called a virtual read-only memory basic input-output system (VR0M BI0S), and it is VROM-DVR. = Minutes. Given a flash chip resident virtual read-only memory (vr0 趵 Basic Input Output System (BI0S)), which is manufactured by a basic input output system (BIOS) manufacturer according to a specific embodiment of the present invention, and has A VjOM-DVR example, such as-a cooperation between the original equipment manufacturers (〇EM) and the first, the group can develop the plug-in process, and install it on the matching port flash 5 ROM), for a wide range of uses. In one aspect of the present invention and specific embodiments, the insertion program can be prepared by the basic input wheel manufacturer and provided to the original equipment manufacturer (0EM). The equipment manufacturer (_) can Knowledge or hope: system architecture ^

479194 V. Description of the invention (10) Install the proper mix of the insert program. In ί t: 's $ * 面 ’can a third party be licensed or authorized to use what is provided? A virtual read-only memory (VR0M) development application. . As well as providing new virtual read-only memory (V ROM) access rights to the market, end users may also purchase and install plug-ins at the same time by, for example, downloading from the Internet. > In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, preparation and installation-processing of a virtual read-only memory limb (VR0M) basic input output system memory body (V_) compatible plug-in program-the general operation is as follows A virtual read-only memory (VR0M) is used to develop an application program to prepare a plug-in program, where the plug-in program incorporates installed function codes. This function code is included in the VR0M-DVR-compatible installation code of the virtual read-only memory (VR0M) basic input wheel-out system (ΒΙ / OS). Install the plug-in program in one. Two = t system to convert the virtual read-only memory (VROM) basic input-output system uios) to random access memory (RAM). It is a physical copy of the read-only memory (ROM) chip of this function code, not an image that appears when a basic input-output system (BIOS) is installed. Along with the insertion process, "" = JV_-DVR, which is used to manage the function of adding a new insertion program: the code is added to the virtual read-only memory (vr0m) basic input wheel in the drum machine access memory (RAM) A copy of the system (BIOS). During the installation process, VROM-DVR performs several tasks, including checking the appropriate space for installation in a BIOS image. ^ ^ In some specific embodiments If the space is unavailable, the user is prompted to allow them to delete one or more resident modules to create a new plug-in space. Page 14 479194

between. Other accesses may simply be rejected with explanations. When there is space, VROM-DVR will add the new plug-in program with its function code plus VROM basic input and output system (BI0s) in the random: suspect physical image (RAM) image, and then call a flash again Sequentially, use-to delete the existing code in the basic input output system (BI 0S) chip, and then copy the random access memory (RAM) image to the chip. …, A developer or installer of jin does not necessarily have any detailed knowledge of the chip itself, or the chip's virtual read-only memory (VROM) basic input-output system (BI0s) ^ 其 映 ^. VROM-DVR is designed for this type of fact: its installation is managed as necessary. The VROM-BIOS configured at the same time is used to manage the use of a method similar to the above-mentioned function code addition, to delete the inserting program from a virtual read-only memory (VROM) * this input / output system (BIOS) chip. A compatible program can call VR0M-DVR as the initial deletion of one or more modules, after which the chip can flash back to a new form. Let Ding describe the other functions of VROM-DVR. In the specific examples and examples of Xu Xi this month, the VR read-memory (V r OM) basic input and output system (BIOS) VR0M-DVR part has other functions, such as prioritization and enabling inserting programs . The VROM-DVR, for example, ^ cooperates with a power-on self-test (POST) code to scan the plug-in program, and to enable and activate the plug-in program found. FIG. 1 is a memory image of a virtual read-only memory (VR OM) basic input output system (BIOS) 100, which is based on a flash of 2 = (51 2 KB) according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. In the read-only memory () chip, a compressed complaint is used for explanation. The virtual read-only memory (vrom) basically loses

479194 V. Description of the invention (12) The input / output system (BIOS) 100 is enhanced by a unique VROM-DVR 101. The 2

Mb read-only memory (ROM) chips are not limited to the present invention, but can be applied to other sizes, but 2 Mb is a suitable choice to illustrate various aspects of the present invention. -

Similarly, in some respects, VR0M-DVR 101 can be regarded as acting a bit like your operating system. The mini operating system reads and flash writes from a hard disk drive on a computer, except in this case. The configuration is read from the flash memory in the basic input output system (BI OS) 100 and flash write. This unique and innovative approach allows a third party like an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to use the basic input and output system (MOS) 100's architecture and detailed knowledge of function code content and residency. Added or removed components from the Basic Input Output System (BIOS) 100.

As mentioned above, a typical system read-only memory (ROM) basic input-output system (BIOS) code is mapped to random access memory (RAM) at startup. Because the code in the basic input output system (BI0s) chip has been compressed, the user M usually completes the function code when it is transferred to the random access memory (ram). After the second system is decompressed and transferred to the random access memory (RAM); J = a random access memory (RAM) image that outputs the second system (S) code. For example, Θ memory in any system is the basic input and output system (BIOS) and the memory capacity of the known version of the board (MM)-subject related by Ma Meiyu ★ Random Access Memory (BIOS) The first set of soil input and output system (POST) performed by the code, after its use, this part of the 1 :: I test to take the memory (off, because the door force of the electric knife force = does not need to be kept at random; children After Force Open Self Test (POST)

479194 V. Description of the invention (13) And it will not be used during normal operation until the system power is cut off and restarted.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 ′, the memory address of the data block in the specific embodiment of the present invention is not shown on the right side of each block. Those skilled in the art will be familiar with it. The VROM-DVR 101 of 'Flash Write Basic Input Output System (B 丨 〇s) 丨 〇〇 during manufacturing provides a mechanism and method without detailed knowledge of chip architecture or function code resides, but can be used to prioritize, assign Yes, no, add 'and delete plugins. VR〇M_DVR is a function code sequence that can be accessed by a central processing unit (cpu), and is unique to and implemented by -VR0M-BI0s and its flash read-only memory (ROM), where The flash ROM A memory (R0 M) has the structure of the stored data and / or is accessed. 'The stored data is a virtual read-only memory (VROM) basic input-output system (B 10S) version It is unique to a specific chip, and a virtual read-only memory (VR0M) basic input-output system (BI0s) is stored on the specific chip. In this example, it is a 2 Mb flash read-only memory (ROM). . Referring to Figure 1, in addition to an 8 KB boot block, a 4 KB plug-and-play (PnP) utility program is flash written as an extended system configuration data (ESCD) '4 KB of P6 microcode (technique) Known), a 4 KB code decompression

And β-memory-size sectors, and a compressed basic input-output system (BI0s) sector containing the compressed basic input-output system (f ios) function code. Zone I is 103 bytes, which is reserved for 64 KB, and is reserved for plug-ins provided by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), while section 105 is a KB section, which is reserved for Like a video graphics array (vGA) adapter, a small computer system interface (SCSI) driver network, and a personal computer (pc) card inserter

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Page 18 479194 V. Description of the invention (15) Insertion program of the input-output system (BIOS), the virtual read-only memory (VROM) basic input-output system (BIOS) has a VROM_DVR according to the present invention, and In this example, a software development kit (SDK) and an application program (API) private library are included. Examples of the additional private type may include, but are not limited to, an antivirus program 'disk utility' network card scanner, and the like. Virtual read-only memory (VR0M) drive 丨 15 is the flash drive in this example. Buy the drive (VR〇M_DVR) on the memory (ROM) chip. The drive driver Is is used to access Figure 1. Each virtual read-only memory (VROM) area on the basic input-output system (Bos). VR〇M_DVR 115 is a flash read-only memory (R0M) (or other invariable storage device) in which it resides, VROM_bi〇s integrated in the read-only memory (ROM), and the vrom_bi. s An applicable computer is unique to its operating system (OS). VR〇m BI〇s 119 is a code set on the basic input and output system (BIOS) 100, which is used to provide basic input and output system (BIOS) functions. > Figure 4 is a form illustrating the structure of an installation check that allows application software to determine whether a system does have a virtual read-only memory (VROM) basic input-output system according to a specific embodiment of the present invention , (B IjS). The security check includes a signature search method to search for the beauty in the system memory, the information exchange standard code (ASCII) string "VR〇MBI〇s", which ranges from 0F0000h to 0FFFFFh. Each time is bounded by 16 bytes. The software can then determine if the structure has f ° by calculating the checksum. The method of performing the checksum is to add a length byte to the top of the structure plus an 8-bit value. A sum of zero indicates a valid structure. The entry point of this structure is the virtual read-only memory (VR0M) basic input output system (BI0s)

Page 19 V. Description of Invention (16) ___ Successful software interface. Fig. 5 is the beginning of various blocks in Fig. 4, and the field signature is defined by a field of ~. From the representative at the top of Figure 5, the American Information Interchange ~ ASCI I string is a common method. , Example: ASCII is a version of the text where the symbol represents the block. 10h system—The binary code uses the character string "quote". Version; value = version 1.0) and other values (BCD), the following example represents the total bytes of the structure. Maybe the length of the shelf is the entire installation of the self-signed seal of the false debt test plan. Checking / Street and Shelving is a simple mistake known in the art. Miao% 仏 Adds a mounting structure to a byte of a receiving station, and then compares the value, ... η 科 raw From verifying a Effective structure. Real-mode interface system entrance ", and the occupied area 4 is offset. This is the mode in which μ, the steam pine system D 0 S executes its program. 3 2 bits = protected mode interface system-the base address of the code segment. Memory Body space to protect A: type to avoid re-enrichment to another memory space assigned to a different program. Depending on the operating system using protected mode., F by merge / mode and protected mode, insert programs from DoS and from video Lam-add women's clothing. Those skilled in the art will understand that it is possible to change the form shown in Figs. 4 and 5 without departing from the spirit and scope of this summoning. For example, in a specific embodiment, Installation can be performed using a different platform such as OS / 2 or UNIX. In a preferred embodiment, a window environment is used. Figure 6 is a form illustrating a third group according to a specific embodiment of the invention The functions listed in 'Software Functions' depend on a third system, a system integrator, or a personal computer (PC) user to choose. From top to bottom, π function-0 obtains virtual read-only memory (VR 0 Μ) — Schedule 11 will reside in the express

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Virtual read-only memory (VROM) list in virtual read-only memory (VROM) Returns a list buffer and analyzes it. The inventor's so-called "list buffer" must be large enough to hold all virtual read-only memory (VR0M)-the list. The next function is "function-i get the virtual read-only memory (VR0M) size", return the size of the virtual read-only memory (VR0M) to call 'software' the size of the virtual read-only memory (VR0M) In bytes. ,, work ^

～ 2 Enabling / disabling virtual read-only memory (VR〇M) list "allows caller j to enable or disable a virtual read-only memory (VR0M) in a virtual item memory (VR0M) — List. The inventor's so-called "virtual read-only memory JVROM" buffer "must be large enough to store all virtual read-only memory-VROMj." Function-3 read into virtual read-only memory (VR〇M ) Data " Yuan = A second group of beer calling software reads the virtual read-only memory (VROM) data from the virtual read-only memory (VROM) list data 2. "Feature—4 Add / Delete $ Virtual Read Only Memory (VROM) Data" allows third parties to call software to add or delete virtual read only memory (VROM) data. Those skilled in the art will understand that a third party's calling software can be a software factory UT’n a licensed system integrator that also provides basic round-robin-output system (BIOS) add-ons, or purchase a basic input-output system

S) Used by a user of the add-on. Because these additional programs are called "virtual read-only memory (VR0M) plug-in programs", ^ ¥ is a licensed product and can be pre-started or later started. Native input output system (BI 〇s) enabling function. | ^ | * 7 -jr Ha Hibiscus, / T, Yiyizao, illustrates a virtual read-only memory (VR0M)-list table 'and an accompanying definition according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. inventor

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The structure of the table and the accompanying definitions can be said to those familiar with it. V. Description of the Invention (18) I hope that this is obvious. Weight = (_) The list informs the calling software application. Important 2 ’It is related to where the data is stored. The size of each data block’ is like the data type of video graphics array (VGA). This data will change after installing 2 or deleting a program to reflect the current status. A mechanism (not shown) 'is used to indicate an installation problem-reverse error = two of the pieces are used to supply a set of instructions. In a specific embodiment, a guarantee and a system can be restored by using a mirroring technique (known in the art), so a backup or default installation can be given priority.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes can be made to the specific embodiments of the invention described herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Certain changes have been discussed, such as the use of non-volatile memory devices other than flash read-only memory (ROM), and the use of 2 Mb read-only memory (ROM) other than those described in the embodiments herein. Storage devices of different sizes. There are many other such changes. For example, it is well known that programmers construct function codes in a personal way, and many different function code structures can achieve similar results. Similarly, a quasi read-only memory (VROM) basic input-output system (BI0s) according to a specific embodiment of the present invention can achieve a variety of insertion programs. Some can achieve the pre-start function, while others can start the basic input output system (BI0S) enabling function after the completion. Among the various I capabilities are disk utilities, anti-virus programs, personal computer (pc) I-scan programs, specific device basic input-output system (BI0s) codes, and more. Woman start application manager (pAM)

Page 22 479194 V. Description of the invention (19) In one aspect of the present invention, a basic input output (BI 0S) extension module is provided and configured for "flat disk drive or other connected devices" before the operating system is normally started. Storage location of mass storage device (MSD) ^-Hard positioning, initialization, and execution of certain applications, including multimedia applications in a better and further embodiment. The extension module is two: body: A pre-launch application manager (PAM) can be provided as a part of ^ stomach basic input output system (BI0S), or as a part of the above, and the remaining day; ^ 常 露 ^ a V- ROM Basic Input Output System (BI0s) The disclosure of this reference is a patent application, which is incorporated herein by reference ... In a preferred embodiment, a VR known to the inventor is used 〇 The original input and output system (Bios), because of the multi-functional flash writing work soil-, this, set. A pre-launch application in a specific embodiment of the present invention ^ ^ administrator (PAM) is a software Module, mounted or flash written like a V — native input The basic input and output system of a system out of the system (BI0S) is extended by f. A pre-launch application private administrator (PAM) module in this embodiment includes a separate part, which resides in μ ^ ROM-BIOS Specific area. For example, an NVM (invariant memory) part of the pre-launched application management PAM resides in NV (b) and is loaded and executed by ™. Pre-launched application: after Aj) The implementation of the startup part is used to access or set a new mass, data, or sub-set (MSD) ', and then find the required drive information (location and class r / and link this information to a third part or file system structure (FSS): ,, and 'The module then becomes the meaning of the _ (invariable memory) resident code. Those skilled in the art will understand that the behavior is like referring to the figure above.

479194 V. Description of the invention (20)-1-7 During the implementation of the compression, mapping, and addressing technologies, whether a pre-launched application manager (PAM) flash is written or pre-installed in a basic round In the input-output system (BI0s) chip, all will follow the basic input-output system (BIOS) conventions. Therefore, the inventors believe that the processing steps described below will be carried out in a manner sufficient to explain the present invention. FIG. 8 ′ τ′—Processing flow chart, which illustrates a specific embodiment of the logical processing method implemented by the application manager (PAM) according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. The method and apparatus of the present invention are provided. _, Said the film Yi: ΓΜ function is compatible. This process assumes that it can be flashed to install in step 1 2 1 to start the pre-start job. In step 123, V_R0M calls \ this execution_into the round-trip system (BI0S) type manager (PAM) module. Step ㈠ "Second execution: Start the application in advance

Ltr-----^: First activate 庑 / na ^ in step 1 3 5, pre- (F ς s ^ formula e Ribe (P ΑΜ)) to access and scan 苴 _ 安 έ 铋 έ 士 媸 ( SS) module's effective mass storage device α: wood system, charger, ..., small structure, operating system (OS) parameters, etc. If the second storage is like the type, the big news indicator is available, which indicates the identification of storage. Set a large amount of storage designated by USD), and analyze the coffee in step 丨 37), size, (the storage capacity is set (^. This step governs the identification of the type (SCSi, the number of startup divisions, type)); :, The above formula (Operating System ⑽ Application Manager (ΡΑΜ); = = Two steps 139, pre-start processing Figure 9 Step 1 4〇_ 所 ％ 、 μ ># Achieve the allocation. If yes, then Shisuo 5 Brother Ming ’s steps to reply. However, if not 479194 V. Invention Description (21) ~-The system has been modified (that is, given a different instruction), or the internal storage device (MSD) is a new device, and the next larger one must be ί 1: At first, assuming that the system is started for the first time after flash writing, :: add :: the default mass storage device (msd), then step 139: Or / Feng. Keep, start the application manager (PAM) settings ~ pull, / (step 14D, which can be a simple binary code, so the new parameters of the related texture storage device (MSD) can be loaded into the basic input The output is 2 large (BIOS) for the next startup. This type of parameter can include any information, including but not limited to drive bit i, and access and launch: identification of pre-launched applications, the Wait for the pre-launched application = 疋 Video, static advertisement, audio advertisement, or other pre-launched = Zhixianbu. Then, as explained, the process returns to step 125 through the guidance arrow to start the operating system (0s ).

After starting the operating system (OS) in step 125, a file system structure (FSS) drive with other system drives is started in step 127, which has the function of accessing and analyzing a connected mass storage device (MSD). At step 1 29, the driver checks the flag settings preset in step 丨 41. If the flag is found to indicate that a valid mass storage device (MSD) is not currently installed, the process proceeds to step 143 to analyze the new mass storage device (MSD). At step 1 45, the parameters related to the mass storage device (MSD) drive. And other drives are located in the mass storage device (MSD). The other drives are generally used to pre-launch applications and are planned for pre-launch operations. During execution. Load such parameters in step 1 4 7 and prepare i. File system structure (f S S) module transmitted to step 1 3 5. Finish at steps 1 4 9

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System structure (FSS) The system (0S) system transfers parameters from the mass storage device (MSD) to the file. After the module, the response in step 151 includes completing the startup of the system. Net 'next time the system power is turned on, # new changes will be made in advance, and access and automatic display will include multimedia: = ID load wide / II „Start operating system (os). However ,: II In step 141, J has a set flag. Then in step 129, you will find :; In step 139, during the pre-startup event, you need to set the flag: step and match. If it is true, then access as described above. 'Loading FIG. 9 is a processing flowchart, which is the same as the flow of FIG. 8 = to = and:: two S t loading sequence. FIG. 9 illustrates the loading system based on the matching information, the storage device (MSD), and the display information such as advertisements. The distribution information is included in the file system of step UK (Figure 8): $ Storage Device (MSD) drive and load NVM (invariance ^). In step 1 42, load any application in a similar manner. Step 2. Load any target application (ad) from the mass storage device (MSD) in step. Then, in step 146, the loaded application program 2 is executed. Then in step 148, the application driver is executed in a manner consistent with the execution of the fully loaded operating system (0s). The application = type is displayed during the period when the power is turned on until the operating system (OS) is loaded (pre-started, or this is being started). Then at step 1 50, set a new flag :: which points to any additions or changes to the pre-launch ads M total next launch

Page 26 479194 V. Description of the Invention (23) '' ~ The processing sequence of this defending and broad guidance is to demonstrate a type of processing that can be ordered below. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, Guangsheng can include many variations. For example, in a specific embodiment, it may be = (. The schedule is downloaded from the packet exchange network to a large number of storage devices. Daytime compression and the ad schedule may include several individual advertisements, which may look like dynamic (cyclic, 7 ^ (MPE G) Video clips, one of which will be played in series, and can be played in a pre-launch event. The ad scheduler and the appropriate ad and the appropriate ad are identified on the Z2i of the player that played the previous ad. Application-driven time-Lu Ermu system structure (Fss) driver will set a new banner to teach the iU report this way, next time the system power is turned on, it will be loaded into another specific embodiment as the Ministry = month ， Provide an application for pre-launched application manager (PAM) software, which can be reserved on the software. This software I * is the second round of this… on the storage device ⑽), and can be related to the system: (BI0S) corresponding software for communication. In the μ% example of the present invention, any new advertisement of any media type can be selected and placed, and it is recognized that快 Flash write at any time during the operation MOS). Similarly, this type of advertising and driver base 4 :; ϊ use a connected network server to flash write: ^ means: ^ system (BI0S). After the system power is turned on, temporarily Pure structure (FSsf stick system) Input Input-Out System (BI0S) (constructs Li Bu's new or alternately selected large number of storages: widely listed, " some indicators can retain such advertisements. Storage device (MSD ) Device, where

Page 27 V. Description of the invention (24) In another embodiment, the group is segmented, and it includes a separate block belonging to the file system structure (FSS) module, which has a large number of storage devices resident above $ (MS D) Some of the individual internet connections are together, '77 off ads. This change can be said to have the smallest and individually large number of present display units (VDUs), which at the same time the video display unit (VDU, s) network failure device (MSD, s) function. The basic input and output system (BIOS) of the connection to the device (MSD) can be very simple, * ^ ⑽, the main startup station and a large number of storage devices, the connection unit. In this embodiment, pre-launched advertisements or instructions can be personalized for individuals who assign such video display units (VDUs). There are many possibilities for rendering pre-launched applications. Therefore, the method and apparatus of the present invention should provide the widest range. The spirit and scope of the present invention are limited to the following patent application scope.

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479194 VI. Scope of Patent Application A basic input output system (BIOS) includes: a basic input output system (BI0s) code portion for initial integration and loading of an operating system (0S); Start the application manager (PAM) part; before starting the system (〇S), call and execute the pre-started official management shell (PAM) part, and start the execution of the operating system (08) and related expressions . Store one or more applications of the device and 2 ^^ Λ Patent Basic Input Output System (Bios) of item 1 of the patent scope, ^ 5 more expressions including video clips containing advertisements. • A basic input / output system (BI0S), including: a: the code part of this round input and output system (UI0S), used to initialize two 61,, and load-operating system (0S); and f COSCO's pre-launch application manager (PAM) part is loaded with 0S Lijia call and Boren ^ Gong Yan, check the file system structure (FSS) listed; = mass storage clothes (MSD) , Analyze a connected mass storage device (MSD), and when a match is found, a necessary function code is launched to execute a related 66 _ m > ^, application , Run the application, play at least one copy of each clothing in the corresponding column style, and then transfer control back to the basic input and output system (BI 0 S) code portion for ^ ^ for starting the operating system (0S) , And in which cannot be found-flag: 'The pre-launch application manager (PAM) part settings', a, indicates that a match has not been found, and then starts the operation system Page 29 479194 VI. Patent Application System (os). 4 · The basic input and output system of the third item of the patent application "⑺㈦, where each time the operating system (0S) is started, the basic input and output system (BIOS) loads a driver of the project system structure (FSS) and checks the set Flag, and if the flag is set, analyze a connected mass storage device (MSD) to load new parameters into the file system structure (FSS) for the next startup operation, and then continue to load the operating system (〇s ). 5. If the basic input and output system (B 丨 〇s) in item 3 of the patent application scope, wherein if the basic input and output system (BIOS) determines that the flag is not set, the basic input and output system (BI0s) releases the file The system structure (FSS) is driven to 'and continues to load the operating system (0S). 6 · The basic input and output system (B 丨 〇s) in item 4 of Shen Qing's patent scope, where the parameters loaded into the file system structure (FSS) trigger the pre-launch application manager (pAM) ) Cycle through multiple expressions and related applications. 7 · A method of playing expressions on a computer, which is used to start an operating system, including the following steps: (a) Includes a pre-launched application manager (PAM) software in a basic input-output system (BI0s), where the basic input-output system (BIOS) is used to guide the computer's initialization and operating system (〇s ) Start; (b) at the beginning of the operating system (〇s) before the start, call and execute the application manager (PAM);, (c) by using the pre-launch application manager (pAM) Check that a file system structure (FSS) in the Basic Input Output System (B I0S) points to a large Page 30 6. Application for a patent application for storing a device (MSD) on the previous application and an expression of protection. Ϋ ϊ Ϊ According to the proposed system structure (FSS), find two application program mass storage devices (MSD) At the time, the application right is loaded and executed, and the expression is played; and after the expression is played, it proceeds to the startup of the operating system (OS). The method of item 7 in the scope of the video / series patent is reported. "This expression includes two methods of playing expressions on two computers. It is used to start the month ij of the vegetable system. It includes the following steps. : U) A pre-boot including a basic input-output system (BIOS) shall be used to guide the initialization of the computer and the boot of the operating system (os); (b) When booting before the boot of the operating system (0s) , Call and execute the pre-launch application manager (pAM); (c) check by a pre-launch application manager (pAM) in a file system structure (FSS) of a basic input output system (BIOS) An application and an indicator on a large storage device (MSD); and (d) when a mass storage device (MSD) with an application and an expression is found according to the slot system structure (FSS), Enter and execute the application, and play the expression; and (e) when a mass storage device (MSD) with an application and expression cannot be found according to the file system structure (FSS), set a flag indicating that Don't find one Match, then start operating system (0s). 10. If the method of the scope of patent application No. 9 further includes a step Page 31 479194 6. The scope of patent application, where each time the operating system (0S) is started, the basic input output system (BIOS) loads a file system structure (FSS) drive, checks the set flags, and if the The flag is set, then analyze a connected mass storage device (MSD), load the new parameters into the file system structure (FSS) for the next time. A start operation, and then continue to load the operating system (0S). 11. If the method of applying for patent scope No. 10, wherein if the basic input output system (BI 0S) determines that the flag is not set, the basic input output system (BIOS) releases the file system structure (FSS) drive, And continue to load the operating system (0S). 12. For example, the method of applying for patent scope No. 10, wherein the parameters loaded into the file iconic structure (FSS) trigger the pre-launch application manager (PAM) with a plurality of related parameters and subsequent startup operations. Relevant applications cycle. Page 32