TW557439B - Method for activating specific mechanism of computer - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is a method for activating specific mechanism of a computer. Power is switched on by way of combination keys and, before entering the basic input output system (BIOS) control process, an embedded controller is applied to set data on top of the original data by means of a copied BIOS. Therefore, when normal power-on is inaccessible due to any damage of BIOS set data, the method can be applied for troubleshooting. Besides, by means of the functions of the embedded controller, the user needs only to activate few necessary devices to operate specific mechanism normally without having to apply the operating system. Thus, unnecessary resource wastage can be minimized.

Description

557439 _ Case No. 89108738_ Year Month _ ϋ V. Description of the invention (1) [Scope of application of the invention] The present invention relates to a method for starting a specified mechanism of a computer, and is particularly a method for turning on a computer power by a combination of keys. The embedded control unit (EC) allows the backup basic output input system (BIOS) setting data to be overwritten on the original data, thus avoiding the situation where the BI 0S data is damaged and cannot be turned on. [Background of the invention] Basic input output BIOS) is a record of rules and interrupt vectors (settings to make it complete. BI 0 S is an electrical BIOS. The contents of the virus settings have been compromised. Solve it on a hardware device (such as Print Port). When the computer is moved, maybe the device needs another _: The BI 0 S on the motherboard can accept a more complete BI 0S update. It is not an ordinary user. [Objective of the Invention and the System (Basic Input Output System) The communication between the chip and the control chip (IQ) and other related boot-up procedures to enter the operating system. It is a very important part, so if it should be infected, improperly updated, or other operating factors that make it bad, it is a very serious matter. There are two main ways to solve the problem. One is An external key-pro) is connected to a parallel port (parallei port or called 'back up the BI OS setting data on the hardware device and then read and overwrite it') but this external connection method is easy to use for a long time and makes the hardware The device is lost, and it is not an economical method because of the hardware; the other is that a jumper is required to change its voltage value, so that the $ data requirement is still required to be obtained by the user, regardless of How, this kind of need can be easily achieved through hardware. Overview]

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V. Description of the invention (2) With this in mind, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a more convenient method for updating the basic input and input system (BIOS) setting content without using hardware. According to the above-mentioned purpose of the present invention, a specific method for starting a computer is provided. The method is to start the computer by pressing the power button and the other finger on the keyboard (or mouse) at the same time. The embedded control unit (EC) first overwrites the original data with the backup BIOS setting data, that is, the setting data of B 〖〇s will be re-written once before entering the The control flow of BIOS, so if the BIOS setting data cannot boot normally due to virus infection, improper update or other operating factors, the method of the present invention can be used to solve the problem; in addition, the method of the present invention can also be controlled by embedded control. The original function function of the unit provides other additional functions: as long as the user presses the specified button or combination of buttons during the boot process, the specified function can be normally operated under only a few required devices. Mechanism, since this method is performed in a lower-order manner, there is no need to enter the operating system, and resources are wasted. In order to make the present statement: the description and other purposes, features, and advantages more obvious, the following is a detailed description of a preferred embodiment, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, as follows. , Ϋ [Instruction of the embodiment of the invention] If the user finds that the computer is turned on in accordance with the general method of turning on the computer power, and the error message on the screen is judged to be basic ^ ^ (CDOS), or simply wants to use the internal iron type The control unit (EC) implements certain specific mechanisms, and then the method of the present invention can be applied.

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The body of the present invention refers to the built-in control table of the power control unit used on the basic hard keyboard in _. When referring to the internal function or table, the predetermined function is referenced. The typed pen-like device mentioned in the above-mentioned type can key or 12 to generate the embedded control of the corresponding unit of the unit, and then the internal hardware type of the electricity is reached. At present, the combination key output interruption 12 can also be function keyed. The unit will act as an embedded control chip in the brain. There are also many signals that are activated to provide a copy of the unit's (EC) 1 2 line when it is pressed. The 1 2 line is-rmware. ) Part of the control used 'multimedia keyboard for control or time-pressing' are all through this kind of dynamic preset function; in addition, if the waste business has not set it in advance, you can find the setting content without using the operation coefficient or table. The execution or normal system is generally embedded. This function is directly corresponding to the driving of the invention. This method is used to achieve when the user presses the button, the embedded control unit 12 finds the corresponding function to execute, self-memory The operation mechanism of copying and backing up 810813 in System 2 2 2 and overwriting 610813 of the original system ". First, please refer to" Figure 1 "for a schematic diagram of the execution sequence of the present invention. 11 key combination to turn on the computer power (that is, press one of the designated keys and the power key on the input device at the same time), the system will first enter an embedded control unit 12 to perform its related functions, such as reading the backup BI OS 1 3 The setting data is overlaid on the original settings, scan and save the keys or key combinations that can activate its functions, etc., and then the system will enter the BIOS 13 to execute its related setting procedures, so even the original The BIOs 13 setting data is damaged and can be repaired immediately by the method of the present invention. Therefore, in the technology disclosed in the present invention, as long as the embedded control unit 12 is added with a function that covers the BI 0 S1 3 setting data, and a key combination is set to enable this function, it is easy to use software Way to repair the setting data of BI OS 1 3.

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In addition, the present invention also provides a method for activating the function function of the embedded control unit 12. Please refer to "Figure 2", in which a number of keys or key combinations are provided on the turn-in device 21, so that the user can directly start Corresponding function functions on the embedded control unit 12, so in order to confirm such a correspondence relationship, all relevant key combinations and key combinations must be stored in the memory 2 2 2 before being read by the embedded control unit 12 After confirmation, the embedded control f 7L 1 2 plays the role of a controller, and is responsible for sending control signals to the relevant system processor 221 (System Processor) to execute the machine designated by the user. The input device 21 It can be a keyboard or a slipper, and the keys or key combinations that activate the 12-function unit of the built-in 3-system unit should be issued in the computer system. J :: Set up by the manufacturer in advance. Store the combination of pressing the key and the input and output of the device, and store the memory 22, which must be 13 records in any form that can be accessed by the embedded control unit 12 and the system processor 221. Memories 2 2 2 and Mess 2 2 2 can still be used in the absence of electricity. ^ Dodge ™ Λ keeps its storage in $, such as system memory, complementary metal oxide guides x Chuqian ( Compkmentary Metal—〇xid

Semiconductor, CM0S) or non-volatile memory RAM, NVR). In addition, please refer to "Figure 3" is a flowchart for confirming whether to provide the function function of the unit 12, the steps include $ ^: the next designated button and power button (step 3〇η When the user knows 7 steps 30 2), the embedded control unit 丨 ^ = system power (the content of the command corresponding to the step, ^ key combination in the memory 22 2 and its _, and tear: ^ ___ Have you pressed the key or the known key combination (step 557439 _ case number 89108738 V. Description of the invention (5) Amendment

3 0 4), if the embedded control unit 12 receives a signal of the key or key combination ', then execute the process specified by §fl (step 3 0 6), otherwise the system will continue to execute the normal boot process ( Step 3 0 5), and then continue to wait for the signal of the key or key combination, and so on. [Effects of the invention] The present invention uses the existing hardware device of the computer, and adds a function to cover the setting data of the BI I / O system (BI OS) in the embedded control sheet two, without the need to connect another hardware device ( For example, Key-pr0) or Jumper, which can solve the problem of data corruption of the basic input and input system purely by software, which is very convenient and efficient. Furthermore, the present invention also provides a direct counting method. Since a relatively low-level method is started in this method, the designated waste of the user can be started without having to enter a related device. The function controlled by the function in the embedded control unit is activated. The mechanism controlled by the function is entered into the operating system, and only a few phases of the mechanism are needed to avoid unnecessary resources. Although the present invention has defined the invention with a better practice, any Familiar with this skill, when you can make some changes = When the attached examples of the scope of the patent application are disclosed as above, but they are not intended to be used without departing from the spirit and decoration of the invention, so the protection of the invention The range shall prevail.

557439 _Case No. 89108738_ Year Month Revision _ Brief Description of Drawings [Schematic Description] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of the execution sequence of the present invention; Figure 2 shows when the present invention provides the function of an embedded control unit function A schematic diagram of the device relationship; and FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating whether the present invention provides a function of an embedded control unit function. [Illustration of Symbols in the Schematic Diagram] 11... Key Combinations 12... Embedded Control Unit 13... Basic I / O System 21 ..... ..Input device 2 2 .... computer system 221 ... system processor 2 2 2 ... memory

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Claims (1)

557439 _Case No. 89108738_ Amendment of the month of the year _ 6. Application for Patent Scope 1. A method for starting the computer's designated mechanism, which is mainly applied to the information of the basic input and input system (BI OS) which is damaged and cannot be restarted normally. A method for writing the basic I / O system data at least includes: backing up all the setting data of the basic I / O system in a memory; adding a function to an Embedded Controller (EC) so that The internal back-type control unit rewrites the backup basic I / O system setting data into the basic I / O system; and provides a designated button on the input device so that the designated button and the power button are simultaneously pressed and When the computer is started, the embedded control unit automatically executes the operation of rewriting the backup basic I / O system setting data into the basic I / O system. 2. The method for starting the computer's designated mechanism as described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application, where the basic input / output system is set to write lean data, and then execute the relevant startup procedure. 3. The method for starting a computer specified mechanism as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the input device is a keyboard or a mouse. 4. The method for starting the designated mechanism of the computer as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the memory is any form of memory that can be accessed by the embedded control unit. 5. The method for starting the designated mechanism of the computer as described in item 4 of the scope of patent application, wherein the memory is capable of retaining storage even when power is not supplied. 557439 Case No. 89108738 6. Memory with patent application scope, including system memory, Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) or Non-Volati le RAM (NVR) Wait. 6 The method for starting a computer specified mechanism as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein a plurality of keys or key combinations can be stored in the memory to directly activate the function functions provided by the embedded control unit ( Function). 7 The method for activating the designated mechanism of the computer as stated in item 6 of the patent scope, wherein the functions of the embedded control unit further include: Scanning a plurality of keys or key combinations stored in the memory, corresponding to them And a signal of the key or key combination obtained by the input device ^ 'according to the instruction of its corresponding function function, a control signal is sent to the system processor to perform device initialization and execute it. 8 The designation mechanism for starting a computer as described in item 1 of the patent scope ί ί ί, where the input device is a keyboard or a mouse. & t, 1, the designated mechanism for starting the computer as described in item 7 of the patent scope I ', among which the normal basic can be executed before the signal of the key or key combination of the embedded control unit (EC), and the rotation BIOS Normal BIOS Power-οη Process 〇 The designated mechanism for starting the computer as described in the 7th patent application, 7a, 0n, 0557557 case number 89108738 Method, wherein the memory is any form of memory that can be simultaneously accessed by an embedded control unit or a system processor. 11 1. The method for starting the designated mechanism of a computer as described in Item 10 of the scope of patent application, wherein the § self-memory body is a memory that can retain the stored content when the power is not supplied, including system memory and complementary metals' An oxide semiconductor (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor, CMOS) or non-volatile memory (Non-Volatile RAM, NVR), etc. For example, the method in the scope of patent application, which includes: start the built-in playback function. The on-board control unit described in item 7: The function of the specified mechanism of the computer includes video or audiovisual light; ^ ^ 1 of the machine, as described in item 12 of the scope of patent application The method of starting the # system of the computer described above, in which the playback function can be activated without operating the system. ',system