TWI613547B - Computer system having PCI-E redriver, and configurating method of the PCI-E redriver - Google Patents
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一種電腦系統,包括中央處理單元、PCI-E切換器、邏輯單元、PCI-E增強器及PCI-E連接器。當電腦系統啟動後,中央處理單元連接至與PCI-E連接器連接的PCI-E模組並取得PCI-E模組的資訊。中央處理單元接著依據所得資訊設定邏輯單元的暫存器,邏輯單元再依據暫存器的設定值輸出對應信號至PCI-E切換器,藉以PCI-E切換器對PCI-E連接器進行對應的配置設定。電腦系統的BIOS同時依據PCI-E模組的資訊產生對應的控制命令並傳遞至PCI-E增強器,以調整PCI-E增強器的內部參數,使得PCI-E增強器的設定與PCI-E模組相符。 A computer system including a central processing unit, a PCI-E switch, a logic unit, a PCI-E enhancer, and a PCI-E connector. When the computer system is booted, the central processing unit is connected to the PCI-E module connected to the PCI-E connector and obtains information about the PCI-E module. The central processing unit then sets the register of the logic unit according to the obtained information, and the logic unit outputs a corresponding signal to the PCI-E switch according to the set value of the register, whereby the PCI-E switch corresponds to the PCI-E connector. Configuration settings. The BIOS of the computer system simultaneously generates corresponding control commands according to the information of the PCI-E module and transmits them to the PCI-E enhancer to adjust the internal parameters of the PCI-E enhancer, so that the PCI-E enhancer is set and PCI-E The modules match.
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本發明涉及一種電腦系統及其設定方法,尤其涉及一種具有PCI-E增強器的電腦系統,及其PCI-E增強器的設定方法。 The invention relates to a computer system and a setting method thereof, in particular to a computer system with a PCI-E enhancer and a setting method of the PCI-E enhancer.
快捷個人電腦介面(Personal Computer Interface Express,PCI-E)為現今電腦內部通用的連接介面之一。當一電腦系統需要擴充連接各式功能模組時(例如網路卡、顯示卡等),一般可通過該電腦系統的主機板上的PCI-E連接器來連接。 The Personal Computer Interface Express (PCI-E) is one of the most common connection interfaces in today's computers. When a computer system needs to expand and connect various functional modules (such as network cards, display cards, etc.), it can generally be connected through the PCI-E connector on the motherboard of the computer system.
再者,由於PCI-E的傳遞速度極快(如PCI-E 4.0約可達到16GT/s的傳遞速率),因此當傳輸距離過長時,就需要使用PCI-E增強器(redriver)來進行訊號增強,以維持PCI-E訊號的完整度。 Furthermore, since PCI-E delivers extremely fast speeds (eg, PCI-E 4.0 can achieve a transfer rate of approximately 16 GT/s), when the transmission distance is too long, a PCI-E enhancer is required. Signal enhancements to maintain the integrity of the PCI-E signal.
然而,不同的PCI-E功能模組具有不同的資訊(例如型號不同、內部使用的晶片不同等等),因此該電腦系統上的該PCI-E增強器的參數必須要對應調整,才能與所連接的PCI-E功能模組相符。 However, different PCI-E function modules have different information (for example, different models, different internal wafers, etc.), so the parameters of the PCI-E enhancer on the computer system must be adjusted accordingly. The connected PCI-E function modules match.
於現有技術中,一般是使用硬體設定(hardware setting)的方式對該PCI-E增強器的參數進行調整,例如在該PCI-E增強器的外部外接一對應電阻,藉由電阻值的改變來調整該PCI-E增強器的參數。惟,上述電阻是以人工焊接的 方式連接於該電腦系統的該主機板,當所連接的該PCI-E功能模組被置換時,使用者就必須手動更換該電阻。這樣的調整方式需花費很長的時間,實會造成使用者相當大的麻煩。再者,反覆的更換該電阻,將會對該主機板造成損壞。 In the prior art, the parameters of the PCI-E booster are generally adjusted by using a hardware setting, for example, a corresponding resistor is externally connected to the PCI-E booster, and the resistance value is changed. To adjust the parameters of the PCI-E enhancer. However, the above resistors are manually soldered The method is connected to the motherboard of the computer system, and when the connected PCI-E function module is replaced, the user must manually replace the resistor. This adjustment method takes a long time, which causes considerable trouble for the user. Furthermore, replacing the resistor repeatedly will cause damage to the motherboard.
另外,部分主機板上會設置有一指撥開關,並藉由對該指撥開關的操作來調整該PCI-E增強器的參數。惟,該指撥開關仍然需要使用者以手動操作,且其操作方式必須對照原廠規範,實不夠直覺。再者,該指撥開關實會佔據該主機板上寶貴的配置空間,造成該主機板的面積過大,因而並不受到市場青睞。 In addition, a dip switch is provided on some of the motherboards, and the parameters of the PCI-E enhancer are adjusted by the operation of the dip switch. However, the dip switch still requires the user to operate manually, and its operation mode must be inconsistent with the original factory specifications. Moreover, the finger switch actually occupies a valuable configuration space on the motherboard, causing the motherboard to be too large, and thus is not favored by the market.
本發明的主要目的,在於提供一種具有PCI-E增強器的電腦系統,及其PCI-E增強器的設定方法,可依據外接的PCI-E模組的資訊自動設定PCI-E切換器的配置,並自動調整PCI-E增強器的參數,以使PCI-E模組收/發的PCI-E訊號能夠完整。 The main object of the present invention is to provide a computer system with a PCI-E enhancer and a PCI-E enhancer setting method thereof, which can automatically set the configuration of the PCI-E switch according to the information of the external PCI-E module. And automatically adjust the parameters of the PCI-E enhancer, so that the PCI-E signal received/transmitted by the PCI-E module can be completed.
為了達成上述的目的,本發明揭露了一種具有PCI-E增強器的電腦系統,該電腦系統主要包括一中央處理單元、一PCI-E切換器、一邏輯單元、一PCI-E增強器及一PCI-E連接器。當該電腦系統啟動後,該中央處理單元連接至與該PCI-E連接器連接的一PCI-E模組以取得該PCI-E模組的資訊。該中央處理單元接著依據所得資訊設定該邏輯單元的一暫存器,該邏輯單元再依據該暫存器的設定值輸出對應信號至該PCI-E切換器,藉以該PCI-E切換器對該PCI-E連接器進行對應的配置設定。 In order to achieve the above object, the present invention discloses a computer system having a PCI-E enhancer, the computer system mainly comprising a central processing unit, a PCI-E switch, a logic unit, a PCI-E enhancer and a PCI-E connector. After the computer system is started, the central processing unit is connected to a PCI-E module connected to the PCI-E connector to obtain information of the PCI-E module. The central processing unit then sets a register of the logic unit according to the obtained information, and the logic unit outputs a corresponding signal to the PCI-E switch according to the set value of the register, whereby the PCI-E switcher The PCI-E connector performs the corresponding configuration settings.
該電腦系統的一BIOS同時依據該PCI-E模組的資訊產生對應的一控制命令並傳遞至該PCI-E增強器,以調整該PCI-E增強器的內部參數,使得該PCI-E增強器的設定與該PCI-E模組相符。 A BIOS of the computer system simultaneously generates a corresponding control command according to the information of the PCI-E module and transmits the corresponding control command to the PCI-E enhancer to adjust internal parameters of the PCI-E enhancer to enable the PCI-E enhancement. The settings of the device match the PCI-E module.
通過本發明的技術手段,該電腦系統的使用者不必手動設定該PCI-E切換器的配置,也不必手動調整PCI-E增強器的參數。該電腦系統可以依據該PCI-E模組的資訊,於正常開機過程中自動完成該PCI-E切換器與該PCI-E增強器的相關設定與調整,相當便利。 With the technical means of the present invention, the user of the computer system does not have to manually set the configuration of the PCI-E switch, and does not have to manually adjust the parameters of the PCI-E enhancer. According to the information of the PCI-E module, the computer system can automatically complete the setting and adjustment of the PCI-E switch and the PCI-E enhancer during the normal booting process, which is quite convenient.
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圖1為本發明的第一具體實施例的系統架構圖。 1 is a system architecture diagram of a first embodiment of the present invention.
圖2為本發明的第二具體實施例的系統架構圖。 2 is a system architecture diagram of a second embodiment of the present invention.
圖3為本發明的第一具體實施例的系統管理匯流排切換器配置圖。 3 is a configuration diagram of a system management bus switch of the first embodiment of the present invention.
圖4A為本發明的第一具體實施例的PCI-E切換器配置圖。 4A is a configuration diagram of a PCI-E switch according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
圖4B為本發明的第二具體實施例的PCI-E切換器配置圖。 4B is a configuration diagram of a PCI-E switch according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
圖4C為本發明的第三具體實施例的PCI-E切換器配置圖。 4C is a configuration diagram of a PCI-E switch according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
圖4D為本發明的第四具體實施例的PCI-E切換器配置圖。 4D is a configuration diagram of a PCI-E switch of a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
圖5為本發明的第一具體實施例的設定流程圖。 Figure 5 is a flow chart showing the setting of the first embodiment of the present invention.
圖6為本發明的第二具體實施例的設定流程圖。 Figure 6 is a flow chart showing the setting of a second embodiment of the present invention.
茲就本發明之一較佳實施例,配合圖式,詳細說明如後。 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
參閱圖1,為本發明的第一具體實施例的系統架構圖。本發明揭露了一種具有PCI-E增強器的電腦系統(下面簡稱為電腦系統1),如圖1所示,該電腦系統1主要包括一中央處理單元(Central Processing Unit,CPU)11、一PCI-E切換器(PCI-E switch)12、一邏輯單元13、一PCI-E增強器(PCI-E redriver)14及一PCI-E連接器(PCI-E slot)15。 Referring to Figure 1, there is shown a system architecture diagram of a first embodiment of the present invention. The invention discloses a computer system with a PCI-E enhancer (hereinafter referred to as a computer system 1). As shown in FIG. 1 , the computer system 1 mainly comprises a central processing unit (CPU) 11 and a PCI. -E-switch (PCI-E switch) 12, a logic unit 13, a PCI-E redriver 14 and a PCI-E slot (PCI-E slot) 15.
該PCI-E連接器15做為該電腦系統1的一擴充介面,用以擴充連接外部的一PCI-E模組2。該PCI-E模組2可例如為區域網路(Local Area Network,LAN)介面卡或顯示卡等擴充模組,但不以此為限。本實施例中,該PCI-E連接器15可用以連接不同類別的PCI-E模組,其中不同類別的PCI-E模組分別具有不同的型號、名稱,採用不同的晶片,並且可能適用於不同的PCI-E組態。 The PCI-E connector 15 serves as an expansion interface of the computer system 1 for expanding a PCI-E module 2 connected to the outside. The PCI-E module 2 can be, for example, an expansion module such as a local area network (LAN) interface card or a display card, but is not limited thereto. In this embodiment, the PCI-E connector 15 can be used to connect different types of PCI-E modules, wherein different types of PCI-E modules have different models, names, different chips, and may be applicable to Different PCI-E configurations.
該PCI-E增強器14主要連接該PCI-E連接器15,用以對該PCI-E連接器15所收/發的PCI-E訊號進行強化,使得該PCI-E連接器15連接的該PCI-E模組2與該電腦系統1之間傳遞的PCI-E訊號能夠更為完整。值得一提的是,本實施例中係以單一個該PCI-E連接器15與單一個該PCI-E增強器14為例,舉例說明,但該PCI-E連接器15與該PCI-E增強器14的數量並不以一個為限(容後詳述)。 The PCI-E enhancer 14 is mainly connected to the PCI-E connector 15 for enhancing the PCI-E signal received/transmitted by the PCI-E connector 15 so that the PCI-E connector 15 is connected. The PCI-E signal transmitted between the PCI-E module 2 and the computer system 1 can be more complete. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, a single PCI-E connector 15 and a single PCI-E enhancer 14 are taken as an example, but the PCI-E connector 15 and the PCI-E are illustrated. The number of boosters 14 is not limited to one (more on this later).
該PCI-E切換器12連接該PCI-E增強器14,並通過該PCI-E增強器14連接該PCI-E連接器15。如前文中所述,不同類型的該PCI-E模組2可能會適用於不同的PCI-E組態,本實施例中,該電腦系統1係通過該PCI-E切換器12自動對該PCI-E連接器15進行組態配置,以令該PCI-E連接器15的邏輯可符合該PCI-E模組2的需求。 The PCI-E switcher 12 is connected to the PCI-E enhancer 14 and is connected to the PCI-E connector 15 via the PCI-E enhancer 14. As described in the foregoing, different types of the PCI-E module 2 may be applicable to different PCI-E configurations. In this embodiment, the computer system 1 automatically uses the PCI-E switch 12 for the PCI. The -E connector 15 is configured to configure the logic of the PCI-E connector 15 to meet the requirements of the PCI-E module 2.
該邏輯單元13連接該PCI-E切換器12,本實施例中,該邏輯單元13係受該中央處理單元11的控制,以協助該PCI-E切換器12進行上述的組態配置。 The logic unit 13 is connected to the PCI-E switch 12. In the embodiment, the logic unit 13 is controlled by the central processing unit 11 to assist the PCI-E switch 12 in performing the above configuration configuration.
該中央處理單元11主要係連接該PCI-E切換器12及該邏輯單元13,並且,該中央處理單元11還連接該PCI-E連接器15。本發明中,當該電腦系統1被啟動後,該中央處理單元11直接通過該PCI-E連接器15連接並讀取該PCI-E模組2,以取得該PCI-E模組2的資訊。具體地,該資訊可例如為該PCI-E模組2的名稱、型號、採用的一晶片(圖未標示)的一晶片號碼及適用的一PCI-E組態的至少其中之一。惟,上述僅為本發明的其中一個具體實例,不應以此為限。 The central processing unit 11 is mainly connected to the PCI-E switch 12 and the logic unit 13, and the central processing unit 11 is also connected to the PCI-E connector 15. In the present invention, after the computer system 1 is activated, the central processing unit 11 directly connects and reads the PCI-E module 2 through the PCI-E connector 15 to obtain information of the PCI-E module 2. . Specifically, the information may be, for example, at least one of the name and model of the PCI-E module 2, a wafer number of a chip (not shown), and a suitable PCI-E configuration. However, the above is only one specific example of the present invention and should not be limited thereto.
該中央處理單元11於取得該PCI-E模組2的該資訊後,係接著依據該資訊設定該邏輯單元13的一暫存器131。該中央處理單元11設定完成後,該邏輯單元13即依據該暫存器131的設定值輸出一對應信號至該PCI-E切換器12,藉以,該PCI-E切換器12可依據該對應信號對所連接的該PCI-E連接器15進行組態配置。 After obtaining the information of the PCI-E module 2, the central processing unit 11 then sets a register 131 of the logic unit 13 according to the information. After the central processing unit 11 is set, the logic unit 13 outputs a corresponding signal to the PCI-E switch 12 according to the set value of the register 131, so that the PCI-E switch 12 can be based on the corresponding signal. The configuration of the connected PCI-E connector 15 is configured.
值得一提的是,本實施例中,該邏輯單元13主要可為一複雜可程式邏輯裝置(Complex Programmable Logic Device,CPLD),並且該邏輯單元13輸出的該對應信號為一低電位信號(Low)或一高電位信號(High)。該PCI-E切換器12通過識別該對應信號為低電位信號與高電位信號,以對該PCI-E連接器15進行對應的組態配置(容後詳述)。 It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the logic unit 13 is mainly a Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD), and the corresponding signal output by the logic unit 13 is a low potential signal (Low). ) or a high potential signal (High). The PCI-E switch 12 performs a corresponding configuration configuration (described later in detail) by identifying the corresponding signal as a low potential signal and a high potential signal.
本發明中,於該電腦系統1被啟動後,該中央處理單元11除了讀取該PCI-E模組2的該資訊外,同時還執行一基本輸入輸出系統(Basic Input/Output System,BIOS)。該BIOS係在該電腦系統1的啟動過程中,依據該PCI-E模組2的該資訊產生對應的一控制命令,並且將該控制命令傳遞至該PCI-E增強器14。藉此,該PCI-E增強器14可依據該控制命令調整一內部參數,以令該內部參數可以與該PCI-E模組2的需求相符合。本實施例中,該內部參數可例如為一等化值(Equalization,EQ)及一加重值(De-Emphasis,DEM),但不加以限定。該EQ值與該DEM值為訊號增強器的常用參數,於此不再贅述。 In the present invention, after the computer system 1 is started, the central processing unit 11 performs a basic input/output system (Basic Input/Output) in addition to reading the information of the PCI-E module 2. System, BIOS). The BIOS generates a corresponding control command according to the information of the PCI-E module 2 during the startup process of the computer system 1, and transmits the control command to the PCI-E enhancer 14. Thereby, the PCI-E enhancer 14 can adjust an internal parameter according to the control command, so that the internal parameter can conform to the requirement of the PCI-E module 2. In this embodiment, the internal parameters may be, for example, an equalization value (EQ) and a de-emphasis (DEM), but are not limited. The EQ value and the DEM value are commonly used parameters of the signal booster, and are not described herein again.
具體地,本實施例中,該中央處理單元11主要是通過一系統管理匯流排(System Management Bus,SMB)10連接該PCI-E連接器15,進而通過該PCI-E連接器15連接並讀取該PCI-E模組2。並且,該BIOS係通過該系統管理匯流排10將上述該控制命令傳遞至該PCI-E增強器14,藉以令該PCI-E增強器14可依據該控制命令調整該內部參數。 Specifically, in this embodiment, the central processing unit 11 is mainly connected to the PCI-E connector 15 through a system management bus (SMB) 10, and then connected and read through the PCI-E connector 15. Take the PCI-E module 2. Moreover, the BIOS transmits the control command to the PCI-E enhancer 14 through the system management bus 10, so that the PCI-E enhancer 14 can adjust the internal parameter according to the control command.
值得一提的是,該系統管理匯流排10係具有一唯一的位址,因此當該電腦系統1中具有複數的該PCI-E增強器14與複數的該PCI-E連接器15時,將可能會出現位址錯亂的問題,導致該中央處理單元11無法正確地讀取該PCI-E模組2,或該BIOS無法正確地傳遞該控制命令至該PCI-E增強器14。 It is worth mentioning that the system management bus 10 has a unique address, so when the computer system 1 has a plurality of PCI-E enhancers 14 and a plurality of PCI-E connectors 15, There may be a problem of address confusion, causing the central processing unit 11 to fail to read the PCI-E module 2 correctly, or the BIOS cannot correctly transfer the control command to the PCI-E enhancer 14.
請參閱圖2,為本發明的第二具體實施例的系統架構圖。於本實施例中,該電腦系統1具有兩個該PCI-E增強器14,並且具有兩個該PCI-E連接器15。具體地,本實施例中,該電腦系統1的該PCI-E切換器12連接一第一訊號增強器141與一第二訊號增強器142,該第一訊號增強器141連接一第一PCI-E連接器151,該第二訊號增強器142連接一第二PCI-E連接器152,並且該第二PCI-E連接器152連接外部的該PCI-E模組2。 Please refer to FIG. 2, which is a system architecture diagram of a second embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the computer system 1 has two PCI-E enhancers 14 and has two PCI-E connectors 15. Specifically, in the embodiment, the PCI-E switch 12 of the computer system 1 is connected to a first signal booster 141 and a second signal booster 142. The first signal booster 141 is connected to a first PCI- The E connector 151 is connected to a second PCI-E connector 152, and the second PCI-E connector 152 is connected to the external PCI-E module 2.
本實施例中,該電腦系統1還包括一系統管理匯流排切換器16,該系統管理匯流排切換器16通過該系統管理匯流排10連接該中央處理單元11,並且同時連接該第一訊號增強器141、該第二訊號增強器142、該第一PCI-E連接器151與該第二PCI-E連接器152。當該中央處理單元11要連接該第一PCI-E連接器151或該第二PCI-E連接器152,或是當該BIOS要傳遞該控制命令至該第一訊號增強器141或該第二訊號增強器142時,可通過該系統管理匯流排切換器16來錯開該些PCI-E增強器14與該些PCI-E連接器15的位址,以避免存取錯誤。 In this embodiment, the computer system 1 further includes a system management bus switch 16 through which the system management bus switch 16 is connected to the central processing unit 11 and simultaneously connected to the first signal enhancement. The second signal enhancer 142, the first PCI-E connector 151 and the second PCI-E connector 152. When the central processing unit 11 is to be connected to the first PCI-E connector 151 or the second PCI-E connector 152, or when the BIOS is to transmit the control command to the first signal enhancer 141 or the second When the signal booster 142 is used, the system management bus switch 16 can be used to stagger the addresses of the PCI-E enhancer 14 and the PCI-E connectors 15 to avoid access errors.
請同時參閱圖3,為本發明的第一具體實施例的系統管理匯流排切換器配置圖。如圖3所示,該系統管理匯流排切換器16主要通過該系統管理匯流排10與該中央處理單元11互相傳遞資料訊號(SMB_DATA)與時脈訊號(SMB_CLK),並且該系統管理匯流排切換器16使用一個唯一的位址(Address:0x1110111x)。 Please refer to FIG. 3 as a configuration diagram of the system management bus switch of the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the system management bus switch 16 mainly transmits a data signal (SMB_DATA) and a clock signal (SMB_CLK) to the central processing unit 11 through the system management bus 10, and the system manages the bus switch. The device 16 uses a unique address (Address: 0x1110111x).
該系統管理匯流排切換器16接收該中央處理單元11發出的訊號時,會先依據該訊號識別出該中央處理單元11的一目的裝置,並依據識別結果將該訊號發送至該第一PCI-E連接器151(DATA_SLOT1/CLK_SLOT1)或該第二PCI-E連接器152(DATA_SLOT2/CLK-SLOT2)。如此一來,該中央處理單元11可通過單一的該系統管理匯流排10來連接複數的該PCI-E連接器15,以正確讀取該PCI-E模組2的該資訊,而不會有位址錯亂的問題。 When receiving the signal sent by the central processing unit 11, the system management bus switch 16 first identifies a destination device of the central processing unit 11 according to the signal, and sends the signal to the first PCI according to the identification result. E connector 151 (DATA_SLOT1/CLK_SLOT1) or the second PCI-E connector 152 (DATA_SLOT2/CLK-SLOT2). In this way, the central processing unit 11 can connect the plurality of PCI-E connectors 15 through a single system management bus 10 to correctly read the information of the PCI-E module 2 without The problem of address confusion.
另外,本實施例中,第一訊號增強器141主要包括一第一接收訊號(Rx1)增強器1411與一第一發送訊號(Tx1)增強器1412,該第二訊號增強器142 主要包括一第二接收訊號(Rx1)增強器1421與一第二發送訊號(Tx1)增強器1422。 In addition, in the embodiment, the first signal booster 141 mainly includes a first receive signal (Rx1) enhancer 1411 and a first transmit signal (Tx1) enhancer 1412, and the second signal enhancer 142. The method mainly includes a second receiving signal (Rx1) enhancer 1421 and a second sending signal (Tx1) enhancer 1422.
該BIOS產生該控制命令後,主要是通過該系統管理匯流排10將該控制命令發送至該系統管理匯流排切換器16。該系統管理匯流排切換器16首先依據該控制命令的內容識別該BIOS的一目的裝置,並依據識別結果將該控制命令發送至該第一接收訊號增強器1411(Address:0xB0)、該第二接收訊號增強器1421(0xB2)、該第一發送訊號增強器1412(0xB4)或該第二發送訊號增強器1422(0xB6)。如此一來,該BIOS可通過唯一的該系統管理匯流排10來分別調整複數的該PCI-E增強器14的該內部參數,而不會有位址錯亂的問題。 After the BIOS generates the control command, the control command is sent to the system management bus switch 16 mainly through the system management bus 10 . The system management bus switch 16 first identifies a destination device of the BIOS according to the content of the control command, and sends the control command to the first received signal enhancer 1411 (Address: 0xB0) according to the recognition result, the second The received signal booster 1421 (0xB2), the first transmit signal enhancer 1412 (0xB4) or the second transmit signal enhancer 1422 (0xB6). In this way, the BIOS can separately adjust the internal parameters of the plurality of PCI-E enhancers 14 through the unique system management bus 10 without the problem of address confusion.
接續請同時參閱圖2以及圖4A至圖4D,其中圖4A至圖4D分別為本發明的第一具體實施例至第四具體實施例的PCI-E切換器配置圖。於本發明中,該邏輯單元13主要是依據該暫存器131的設定值,輸出該對應信號至該PCI-E切換器12。更具體地,當該PCI-E連接器15的數量為一時,該邏輯單元13主要僅輸出一組該對應信號。當該PCI-E連接器15的數量為二時,該邏輯單元13輸出兩組該對應信號,以此類推。 Continuing to refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 4A to FIG. 4D, wherein FIG. 4A to FIG. 4D are respectively a configuration diagram of the PCI-E switch of the first embodiment to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. In the present invention, the logic unit 13 mainly outputs the corresponding signal to the PCI-E switch 12 according to the set value of the register 131. More specifically, when the number of the PCI-E connectors 15 is one, the logic unit 13 mainly outputs only one set of the corresponding signals. When the number of the PCI-E connectors 15 is two, the logic unit 13 outputs two sets of the corresponding signals, and so on.
具體地,該對應信號為一低電位信號(Low)或一高電位信號(High)。當該對應信號為該低電位信號時,該PCI-E切換器12會設定對應的該PCI-E連接器15的邏輯為一組PCI-E X8連接器。當該對應信號為該高電位信號時,該PCI-E會設定對應的該PCI-E連接器15的邏輯為一組PCI-E X4連接器或兩組PCI-E X4連接器。 Specifically, the corresponding signal is a low potential signal (Low) or a high potential signal (High). When the corresponding signal is the low potential signal, the PCI-E switch 12 sets the logic of the corresponding PCI-E connector 15 as a set of PCI-E X8 connectors. When the corresponding signal is the high potential signal, the PCI-E sets the logic of the corresponding PCI-E connector 15 to be a set of PCI-E X4 connectors or two sets of PCI-E X4 connectors.
如圖4A所示,若該PCI-E連接器15的數量為二,且該邏輯單元13輸出的該對應信號為兩個低電位信號時,該PCI-E切換器12會將該第一PCI-E 連接器151的邏輯設定為一組PCI-E X8連接器,並將該第二PCI-E連接器152的邏輯也設定為一組PCI-E X8連接器。即,該PCI-E切換器12為該中央處理單元11將一組PCI-E X8訊號邏輯切換為兩組PCI-E X8訊號。 As shown in FIG. 4A, if the number of the PCI-E connectors 15 is two, and the corresponding signal output by the logic unit 13 is two low-potential signals, the PCI-E switch 12 will use the first PCI. -E The logic of the connector 151 is set to a set of PCI-E X8 connectors, and the logic of the second PCI-E connector 152 is also set as a set of PCI-E X8 connectors. That is, the PCI-E switch 12 switches the set of PCI-E X8 signal logic to two sets of PCI-E X8 signals for the central processing unit 11.
如圖4B所示,若該PCI-E連接器15的數量為二,且該邏輯單元13輸出的該對應信號為兩個高電位信號時,該PCI-E切換器12會將該第一PCI-E連接器151的邏輯設定為一組或兩組PCI-E X4連接器,並將該第二PCI-E連接器152的邏輯也設定為一組或兩組PCI-E X4連接器。即,該PCI-E切換器12為該中央處理單元11將一組PCI-E X8訊號邏輯切換為二至四組的PCI-E X4訊號。 As shown in FIG. 4B, if the number of the PCI-E connectors 15 is two, and the corresponding signal output by the logic unit 13 is two high-potential signals, the PCI-E switch 12 will use the first PCI. The logic of the -E connector 151 is set to one or two sets of PCI-E X4 connectors, and the logic of the second PCI-E connector 152 is also set to one or two sets of PCI-E X4 connectors. That is, the PCI-E switcher 12 switches the set of PCI-E X8 signal logic to two to four sets of PCI-E X4 signals for the central processing unit 11.
如圖4C所示,若該PCI-E連接器15的數量為二,且該邏輯單元13輸出的該對應信號為一個低電位信號+一個高電位信號時,該PCI-E切換器12會將該第一PCI-E連接器151的邏輯設定為一組PCI-E X8連接器,並將該第二PCI-E連接器152的邏輯設定為一組或兩組PCI-E X4連接器。即,該PCI-E切換器12為該中央處理單元11將一組PCI-E X8訊號邏輯切換為一組PCI-E X8訊號+一組或兩組PCI-E X4訊號。 As shown in FIG. 4C, if the number of the PCI-E connectors 15 is two, and the corresponding signal output by the logic unit 13 is a low potential signal + a high potential signal, the PCI-E switch 12 will The logic of the first PCI-E connector 151 is set to a set of PCI-E X8 connectors, and the logic of the second PCI-E connector 152 is set to one or two sets of PCI-E X4 connectors. That is, the PCI-E switch 12 switches the set of PCI-E X8 signals to a set of PCI-E X8 signals + one or two sets of PCI-E X4 signals for the central processing unit 11.
如圖4D所示,若該PCI-E連接器15的數量為二,且該邏輯單元13輸出的該對應信號為一個高電位信號+一個低電位信號時,該PCI-E切換器12會將該第一PCI-E連接器151的邏輯設定為一組或兩組PCI-E X4連接器,並將該第二PCI-E連接器152的邏輯設定為一組PCI-E X8連接器。即,該PCI-E切換器12為該中央處理單元11將一組PCI-E X8訊號邏輯切換為一組或兩組PCI-E X4訊號+一組PCI-E X8訊號。 As shown in FIG. 4D, if the number of the PCI-E connectors 15 is two, and the corresponding signal output by the logic unit 13 is a high potential signal + a low potential signal, the PCI-E switch 12 will The logic of the first PCI-E connector 151 is set to one or two sets of PCI-E X4 connectors, and the logic of the second PCI-E connector 152 is set as a set of PCI-E X8 connectors. That is, the PCI-E switcher 12 switches the set of PCI-E X8 signal logic to one or two sets of PCI-E X4 signals + a set of PCI-E X8 signals for the central processing unit 11.
通過該邏輯單元13發出的該對應信號,本發明的該電腦系統1可在連接了該PCI-E模組2並取得該資訊後,自動進行該PCI-E切換器12的組態 配置,以令該PCI-E切換器12的組態配置可與該PCI-E模組2的需求一致。惟,以上所述僅為本發明的一個具體實例,但不應以此為限。 Through the corresponding signal sent by the logic unit 13, the computer system 1 of the present invention can automatically perform the configuration of the PCI-E switch 12 after connecting the PCI-E module 2 and obtaining the information. The configuration is such that the configuration configuration of the PCI-E switch 12 can be consistent with the requirements of the PCI-E module 2. However, the above description is only a specific example of the present invention, but should not be limited thereto.
參閱圖5,為本發明的第一具體實施例的設定流程圖。首先,該電腦系統1受外部操作而啟動(步驟S10),此時,若該電腦系統1有通過該PCI-E連接器15連接該PCI-E模組2,則該電腦系統1的該中央處理單元11可通過該PCI-E連接器15連接並讀取該PCI-E模組2(步驟S12),以取得該PCI-E模組2的該資訊(步驟S14)。本實施例中,該資訊主要可例如為該PCI-E模組2的名稱、型號、採用的晶片的晶片號碼及適用的PCI-E組態的至少其中之一,但不加以限定。 Referring to Figure 5, there is shown a flow chart of the setting of the first embodiment of the present invention. First, the computer system 1 is started by external operation (step S10). At this time, if the computer system 1 is connected to the PCI-E module 2 through the PCI-E connector 15, the center of the computer system 1 The processing unit 11 can connect and read the PCI-E module 2 through the PCI-E connector 15 (step S12) to obtain the information of the PCI-E module 2 (step S14). In this embodiment, the information may be, for example, at least one of the name and model of the PCI-E module 2, the wafer number of the used chip, and the applicable PCI-E configuration, but is not limited thereto.
值得一提的是,於上述該步驟S12中,該中央處理單元11主要是通過該系統管理匯流排10連接該PCI-E連接器15。並且,當該PCI-E連接器15的數量為複數時(例如圖2所示的該第一PCI-E連接器151與該第二PCI-E連接器152),該中央處理單元11係通過該系統管理匯流排10與該系統管理匯流排切換器16連接至與該PCI-E模組2連接的該PCI-E連接器15。 It should be noted that, in the above step S12, the central processing unit 11 mainly connects the PCI-E connector 15 through the system management bus bar 10. Moreover, when the number of the PCI-E connectors 15 is plural (for example, the first PCI-E connector 151 and the second PCI-E connector 152 shown in FIG. 2), the central processing unit 11 passes The system management bus bar 10 and the system management bus switch 16 are connected to the PCI-E connector 15 connected to the PCI-E module 2.
在該中央處理單元11取得該PCI-E模組2的該資訊後,該中央處理單元11接著依據所得的該資訊設定該邏輯單元13的該暫存器131(步驟S16)。接著,該邏輯單元13依據該暫存器131的設定值輸出該對應信號至該PCI-E切換器12,以令該PCI-E切換器12依據該對應信號對該PCI-E連接器15進行組態配置(步驟S18)。 After the central processing unit 11 obtains the information of the PCI-E module 2, the central processing unit 11 then sets the register 131 of the logic unit 13 according to the obtained information (step S16). Then, the logic unit 13 outputs the corresponding signal to the PCI-E switch 12 according to the set value of the register 131, so that the PCI-E switch 12 performs the PCI-E connector 15 according to the corresponding signal. The configuration is configured (step S18).
本實施例中,該對應信號為低電位信號或高電位信號。當該邏輯單元13輸出低電位信號時,該PCI-E切換器12設定該PCI-E連接器15的邏輯 為一組PCI-E X8連接器;當該邏輯單元13輸出高電位信號時,該PCI-E切換器12設定該PCI-E連接器15的邏輯為一組或兩組PCI-E X4連接器。 In this embodiment, the corresponding signal is a low potential signal or a high potential signal. When the logic unit 13 outputs a low potential signal, the PCI-E switch 12 sets the logic of the PCI-E connector 15. a set of PCI-E X8 connectors; when the logic unit 13 outputs a high potential signal, the PCI-E switch 12 sets the logic of the PCI-E connector 15 to one or two sets of PCI-E X4 connectors. .
於執行上述該步驟S16與該步驟S18的同時,該中央處理單元11還執行該BIOS,並且由該BIOS依據該PCI-E模組2的該資訊產生對應的該控制命令(步驟S20)。接著,該BIOS將該控制命令傳遞至該PCI-E增強器14,以令該PCI-E增強器14依據該控制命令調整該內部參數,使得該內部參數與該PCI-E模組2的需求相符(步驟S22)。 While the step S16 and the step S18 are performed, the central processing unit 11 further executes the BIOS, and the BIOS generates a corresponding control command according to the information of the PCI-E module 2 (step S20). Then, the BIOS transmits the control command to the PCI-E enhancer 14 to enable the PCI-E enhancer 14 to adjust the internal parameter according to the control command, so that the internal parameter and the requirement of the PCI-E module 2 are Matches (step S22).
值得一提的是,於該步驟S22中,該BIOS主要係通過該系統管理匯流排10傳遞該控制命令至該PCI-E增強器14。並且,若該PCI-E增強器14的數量為複數(例如圖2所示的該第一訊號增強器141與該第二訊號增強器142),則該BIOS主要通過該系統管理匯流排10與該系統管理匯流排切換器16,將該控制命令傳遞至對應的該PCI-E增強器14。並且,該PCI-E增強器14主要是依據該控制命令調整如等化值(EQ)與加重值(DEM)等內部參數,但不以此為限。 It is worth mentioning that in the step S22, the BIOS mainly transmits the control command to the PCI-E enhancer 14 through the system management bus bar 10. Moreover, if the number of the PCI-E enhancer 14 is plural (for example, the first signal enhancer 141 and the second signal enhancer 142 shown in FIG. 2), the BIOS mainly manages the busbar 10 through the system. The system manages the bus switch 16 and passes the control command to the corresponding PCI-E enhancer 14. Moreover, the PCI-E enhancer 14 mainly adjusts internal parameters such as equalization value (EQ) and emphasis value (DEM) according to the control command, but is not limited thereto.
該步驟S22之後,該BIOS即發出一重置訊號(步驟S24),藉以,該電腦系統1依據該重置訊號重新啟動(步驟S26)。在該電腦系統1重新啟動後,該PCI-E切換器12、該PCI-E增強器14與該PCI-E連接器15皆已使用了正確的設定。如此一來,該PCI-E模組2可與該中央處理單元11正確溝通,並且該PCI-E模組2與該中央處理單元11互相傳遞的PCI-E訊號可以完整。 After the step S22, the BIOS sends a reset signal (step S24), whereby the computer system 1 is restarted according to the reset signal (step S26). After the computer system 1 is restarted, the PCI-E switch 12, the PCI-E enhancer 14 and the PCI-E connector 15 have all used the correct settings. In this way, the PCI-E module 2 can communicate with the central processing unit 11 correctly, and the PCI-E signal transmitted between the PCI-E module 2 and the central processing unit 11 can be complete.
如前文中所述,本發明主要是在該電腦系統1的開機過程中,由該BIOS自動對該PCI-E增強器14的該內部參數進行設定,因此於正常情況下使用者並不會察覺。惟,為了令使用者可以依據其他目的自行調整該PCI-E增強 器14的該內部參數,或是在發生問題時查詢該BIOS的設定是否有誤(Debug),因此,本發明進一步提供了一手動調整方案。 As described in the foregoing, the present invention mainly sets the internal parameters of the PCI-E booster 14 automatically during the booting process of the computer system 1, so that the user does not notice under normal circumstances. . However, in order to allow the user to adjust the PCI-E enhancement for other purposes. The internal parameter of the device 14 or whether the setting of the BIOS is Debugged when a problem occurs is Debug. Therefore, the present invention further provides a manual adjustment scheme.
參閱圖6,為本發明的第二具體實施例的設定流程圖。如圖6所示,於前述該步驟S22之後,該BIOS已完成了該PCI-E增強器14的該內部參數的設定。接著,該BIOS判斷自身的一手動調整功能是否被致能(步驟S230)。若該手動調整功能未被致能,表示該BIOS對該PCI-E增強器14的設定不需被使用者介入,因此該BIOS直接執行該步驟S24。 Referring to Figure 6, there is shown a flow chart of a second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, after the foregoing step S22, the BIOS has completed the setting of the internal parameter of the PCI-E enhancer 14. Next, the BIOS determines whether a manual adjustment function of itself is enabled (step S230). If the manual adjustment function is not enabled, it indicates that the setting of the PCI-E enhancer 14 by the BIOS does not need to be intervened by the user, so the BIOS directly executes the step S24.
若該手動調整功能被致能,則該BIOS進一步顯示一BIOS設定頁面(步驟S231),其中該BIOS設定頁面顯示了該PCI-E增強器14於該步驟S22中被設定的該內部參數(如該等化值(EQ)與加重值(DEM)等)的設定值(例如等化值的等級(Level),加重值的數值(dB)等)。 If the manual adjustment function is enabled, the BIOS further displays a BIOS setting page (step S231), wherein the BIOS setting page displays the internal parameters set by the PCI-E enhancer 14 in the step S22 (eg, The set value of the equalization value (EQ) and the emphasis value (DEM), etc. (for example, the level of the equalization value (Level), the value of the weighted value (dB), etc.).
接著,該BIOS判斷是否通過該BIOS設定頁面接受外部操作(步驟S232)。若通過該BIOS設定頁面接受外部操作,則該BIOS依據該外部操作對應調整該PCI-E增強器14的該內部參數(步驟S233)。接著,該BIOS判斷是否接受離開該BIOS設定頁面的指令(步驟S234)。於沒有接受離開該BIOS設定頁面的指令前,該BIOS重覆執行該步驟S232與該步驟S233。並且,於接受了離開該BIOS設定頁面的指令後,該BIOS離開該BIOS設定頁面,並且進入該步驟S24。 Next, the BIOS determines whether or not an external operation is accepted through the BIOS setting page (step S232). If the external operation is accepted through the BIOS setting page, the BIOS adjusts the internal parameter of the PCI-E enhancer 14 according to the external operation (step S233). Next, the BIOS determines whether to accept an instruction to leave the BIOS setting page (step S234). The BIOS repeats the step S232 and the step S233 before accepting the instruction to leave the BIOS setting page. And, after accepting the instruction to leave the BIOS setting page, the BIOS leaves the BIOS setting page and proceeds to step S24.
通過本發明,該電腦系統1可在插接了該PCI-E模組2並且啟動後,依據該PCI-E模組2的相關資訊,自動完成該PCI-E切換器12與該PCI-E增強器14的相關設定,相當便利。 Through the invention, the computer system 1 can automatically complete the PCI-E switch 12 and the PCI-E according to the information of the PCI-E module 2 after the PCI-E module 2 is plugged in and started. The related settings of the booster 14 are quite convenient.
以上所述僅為本發明之較佳具體實例,非因此即侷限本發明之專利範圍,故舉凡運用本發明內容所為之等效變化,均同理皆包含於本發明之範圍內,合予陳明。 The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, equivalent changes to the scope of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention. Bright.
1‧‧‧電腦系統 1‧‧‧ computer system
10‧‧‧系統管理匯流排 10‧‧‧System Management Bus
11‧‧‧中央處理單元 11‧‧‧Central Processing Unit
12‧‧‧PCI-E切換器 12‧‧‧PCI-E switch
13‧‧‧邏輯單元 13‧‧‧Logical unit
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