TWI707228B - Method for automatically maintaining system and computer thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a method for automatically maintaining system and a computer thereof. The method is configured to recover or backup an OS, and the method comprises the following steps. First, basic input output system (BIOS) detects whether a first code or a second code is stored in a register unit. When the first code is stored in the register unit, the BIOS drives a first storage module to perform a backup procedure. When the second code is stored in the register unit, the BIOS drives a second storage module to perform a recovery procedure.

Description

System automatic maintenance method and computer equipment with automatic maintenance function

The present invention relates to a system automatic maintenance method and computer equipment with automatic maintenance function, in particular to a system automatic maintenance method that can be executed by a basic input/output system and computer equipment with automatic maintenance function.

Traditionally, if an operating system (OS) boot exception occurs, users often choose to restore the boot data from the last backup by performing a system restore. For example, when the user finds that part of the driver is damaged, the user can open the system restore program in the operating system, select an appropriate backup time point, and then perform the system restore process. However, there are still many problems in actual use. For example, when the boot data is damaged and cannot enter the operating system, users often cannot perform the system restoration process smoothly.

In addition, the traditional backup method is not user-friendly and there are not many backup time points. For example, due to the lengthy steps of system backup, it is often impossible to perform system backup easily and intuitively. For another example, there are not many traditional backup time points, and the backup time points may only be established when the system is majorly updated, so users are often forced to use backup files that are too old. Therefore, the industry needs an automatic system maintenance method and a computer device with automatic maintenance function that can overcome the above-mentioned problems.

The present invention provides an automatic system maintenance method, which can execute the restoration program of the system by the basic I/O system, and can execute the backup program of the system by the basic I/O system periodically or according to the control of the user.

The present invention provides a system automatic maintenance method for restoring or backing up an operating system. The system automatic maintenance method includes the following steps. First, the basic I/O system detects whether the temporary storage unit contains the first code or the second code. When the temporary storage unit stores the first code, the basic I/O system drives the first storage module to execute the backup program. When the second code is stored in the temporary storage unit, the basic I/O system drives the second storage module to execute the restoration process.

In one example, the automatic system maintenance method may further include the following steps. The basic I/O system compares the first code or the second code with the setting data, and generates a backup command or a restore command accordingly. The backup instruction is used to drive the first storage module to execute the backup process, and the restore instruction is used to drive the second storage module to execute the restore process. In addition, the basic I/O system may further have an Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI), which generates a backup command or a restore command based on the result of comparing the setting data with the first code or the second code. In addition, the basic I/O system can periodically generate backup instructions or restore instructions, or the basic I/O system or the operating system may periodically store the first code or the second code in the temporary storage unit.

The present invention provides a computer device with automatic maintenance function, which can execute the restoration program of the system from the basic I/O system, and can execute the backup program of the system from the basic I/O system periodically or according to the control of the user.

The present invention provides a computer device with automatic maintenance function, including a first storage module, a second storage module, a temporary storage unit, and a processing unit. The temporary storage unit is used for receiving the first code or the second code. The processing unit is used to selectively execute a basic input/output system (BIOS) or an operating system. Among them, the basic I/O system detects whether the temporary storage unit contains the first code or the second code. When the temporary storage unit stores the first code, the basic I/O system drives the first storage module to execute the backup procedure. The unit stores the second code, and the basic I/O system drives the second storage module to execute the restoration process.

To sum up, the system automatic maintenance method and the computer equipment with automatic maintenance function provided by the present invention can execute the system restoration program from the basic I/O system without entering the operating system. In addition, the system automatic maintenance method of the present invention can execute the backup program of the system from the basic I/O system periodically or according to the control of the user.

The features, objectives and functions of the present invention will be further disclosed below. However, the following are only examples of the present invention, and should not be used to limit the scope of the present invention, that is, all equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the patent application of the present invention will still be the essence of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, it should be regarded as a further embodiment of the present invention.

Please refer to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a computer device with automatic maintenance function according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the computer device 1 with automatic maintenance function may include a first storage module 10, a second storage module 12, a temporary storage unit 14 and a processing unit 16. The first storage module 10, the second storage module 12, and the temporary storage unit 14 may be electrically connected to the processing unit 16, and the processing unit 16 can access the first storage module 10, the second storage module 12, and the temporary storage unit. Store the data in unit 14.

The first storage module 10 and the second storage module 12 can be used for a backup process and a restore process, respectively, and the first storage module 10 and the second storage module 12 can be the same or different storage devices. For example, the first storage module 10 and the second storage module 12 can refer to the same sector of the same hard disk, so that the latest backup data stored in the backup process can be directly used for the restore process. Of course, the first storage module 10 and the second storage module 12 may also be different hard disks, or different sectors of the same hard disk. For example, the user can alternately back up the system to different hard disks, so that the user can also select the previous backup data to perform the restoration process, which is not limited in this embodiment.

The temporary storage unit 14 can be used to receive the first code or the second code. Here, the temporary storage unit 14 may be a temporary storage, such as a CMOS device, which can write simple data. The processing unit 16 may be a central processing unit (CPU) or other components with arithmetic functions for selectively executing a basic input/output system (BIOS) or an operating system (OS). For example, in the boot process, the processing unit 16 may first run the basic I/O system, and then run the operating system after determining that the boot process is completed normally. Of course, the processing unit 16 may have more computing functions, which is not limited in this embodiment. In practice, the basic I/O system is running and before entering the operating system, the basic I/O system can confirm whether the temporary storage unit 14 has the first code or the second code. When the temporary storage unit 14 stores the first code, the basic I/O system drives the first storage module 10 to execute the backup program. When the temporary storage unit 14 stores the second code, the basic I/O system drives the second storage module 12 Perform the restore procedure.

In one example, whether the first code or the second code is stored in the temporary storage unit 14 is the basis for deciding whether to perform the backup procedure or the restoration procedure. Therefore, how to write the first code in the temporary storage unit 14 when the system needs to be backed up, and how to write the second code in the temporary storage unit 14 when the system needs to be restored, are issues worth noting. Taking an example of actual operation, the user can manually decide when a system backup or system restore is needed. At this time, the user can run the setting program in the operating system, and the setting program writes the first in the temporary storage unit 14 One code or second code. It’s worth mentioning that running the configuration program in the operating system does not mean that the operating system directly performs backup or restore, but to facilitate the user to schedule the backup or restore process through the operating system. The input and output system executes backup procedures or restore procedures.

In one example, the computer device 1 with automatic maintenance function may also include function keys 18, which can be directly and manually controlled by the user. For example, the function key 18 may have a button dedicated to requesting backup and a button dedicated to requesting restoration. When the user wants to back up the computer device 1 with automatic maintenance function, he can press the corresponding button in the function key 18 so that the first code is set in the temporary storage unit 14. Conversely, when the user wants to restore the computer device 1 with the automatic maintenance function, he can press the corresponding button in the function key 18 so that the second code is set in the temporary storage unit 14. Of course, this embodiment does not limit the functions corresponding to the function keys 18 and the purpose of the user to manipulate the function keys 18. For example, the function key 18 may provide the user to issue more different commands, or it may only provide the user for backup or only for the user to restore.

Then, when the computer device 1 with the automatic maintenance function enters the startup procedure again, the basic I/O system can check whether there is a setting code in the temporary storage unit 14. In one example, the basic I/O system further has an Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI). When the basic I/O system determines that the temporary storage unit 14 has the first code, the extensible firmware interface can compare the first code with an Pre-stored configuration data can be used to generate backup commands. In practice, the setting data can be defined by the user, and the user can define the corresponding relationship between the first code and the backup instruction in the setting data. In some examples, the user can also define the corresponding relationship between the first code and other commands, which is not limited in this embodiment. Of course, this embodiment does not limit how the computer device 1 with automatic maintenance function enters the booting procedure again. For example, when the function key 18 is pressed, it can be accompanied by an instruction to trigger a reboot or wait for the user to manually boot it again.

In other words, the basic I/O system can generate corresponding instructions according to the code in the temporary storage unit 14. Taking the above example, when the temporary storage unit 14 has the first code, the basic I/O system can start the backup procedure to control the first storage module 10 to store the backup data. On the other hand, when the basic I/O system determines that there is a second code in the temporary storage unit 14, the basic I/O system can also generate a restore command through the extendable firmware interface. Then, the basic I/O system can start the restoration process and use the data stored in the second storage module 12 to restore the system. As mentioned above, the first storage module 10 and the second storage module 12 can actually refer to the same sector of the same hard disk, so that the latest backup data stored in the backup process can be directly used for the restore process.

In a practical example, the backup command and the restore command can be transmitted to the first storage module 10 and the second storage module 12 through the extendable firmware interface. Taking the first storage module 10 and the second storage module 12 as the same sector as an example, the backup command will be provided to the sector related to the system kernel (kernel) in the hard disk to drive the hard disk to drive the disk where the operating system is located. The data in the zone is completely moved to another backup zone. In other words, as long as the backup volume is sufficient, the backup data can fully back up the operating system. On the other hand, the restore command will also be provided to the sector of the hard disk related to the core of the system to drive the hard disk to completely cover the backup data in the backup sector to the original sector of the operating system.

In addition, besides the user can directly and manually control when to back up or restore, the computer device 1 with automatic maintenance function can also automatically back up or restore the system according to some conditions. In one example, the basic I/O system may not only perform backup or restore based on the code in the temporary storage unit 14, but also may not rely on the code in the temporary storage unit 14 to periodically generate backup instructions or restore instructions. For example, the basic I/O system can back up the system at a fixed time, and the basic I/O system can provide a setting screen to display options for regular backup related settings (for example, a fixed time period). After the user completes the setting, the basic I/O system can periodically send a backup command according to the time set by the user. Here, the basic I/O system directly gives the backup instruction, which can also avoid the risk caused by the system not performing backup for a long time. In addition, the basic I/O system can also periodically store the first code or the second code in the temporary storage unit 14. When the program is turned on next time, the basic I/O system can check the code in the temporary storage unit 14, so that Perform backup or restore accordingly.

In another example, the operating system can periodically store the first code or the second code in the temporary storage unit 14. When the program is turned on the next time, the basic I/O system can check the code in the temporary storage unit 14, so that Perform backup or restore accordingly. In addition, when there is a failure or the boot data is damaged, and it is considered that there is a need for backup or restoration, the operating system may also store the first code or the second code in the temporary storage unit 14. Therefore, when the program is started next time, the basic I/O system can check the code in the temporary storage unit 14 so that it can be backed up or restored accordingly. Similarly, storing the first code or the second code in the temporary storage unit 14 by the operating system does not mean that the operating system directly executes the backup or restore. In fact, the basic I/O system still executes the backup or restore process.

In order to allow those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to understand the automatic maintenance method of the system of the present invention, the following description is provided with the computer device 1 with automatic maintenance function. Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 together. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of the steps of a system automatic maintenance method according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, in step S20, the basic I/O system detects whether the temporary storage unit 14 contains the first code or the second code. In step S22, when the temporary storage unit 14 stores the first code, the basic I/O system drives the first storage module 10 to execute the backup program. In step S24, when the temporary storage unit 14 stores the second code, the basic I/O system drives the second storage module 12 to execute the restoration process. As for the other steps of the system automatic maintenance method, they have been fully described in the foregoing embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

To sum up, the system automatic maintenance method and the computer equipment with automatic maintenance function provided by the present invention can execute the system restoration program from the basic I/O system without entering the operating system. In addition, the system automatic maintenance method of the present invention can execute the backup program of the system from the basic I/O system periodically or according to the user's control.

1: Computer equipment with automatic maintenance function 10: The first storage module 12: The second storage module 14: Temporary storage unit 16: processing unit 18: Function keys S20~S24: Step flow

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a computer device with automatic maintenance function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart of the steps of a system automatic maintenance method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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Claims (12)

An automatic system maintenance method for restoring or backing up an operating system, including: detecting whether a temporary storage unit stores a first code or a second code by a basic I/O system; A code or the second code compares a setting data to generate a backup command or a restore command; when the temporary storage unit stores the first code, the basic I/O system drives a first storage module to execute A backup program; and when the temporary storage unit stores the second code, the basic I/O system drives a second storage module to execute a restore program; wherein the backup instruction is used to drive the first storage module to execute The backup procedure and the restore instruction are used to drive the second storage module to execute the restore procedure. The system automatic maintenance method according to claim 1, wherein the basic I/O system further has an extensible firmware interface (EFI), and the extensible firmware interface is set according to the first code or the second code As a result of the data, the backup command or the restore command is generated. The automatic system maintenance method of claim 1, further comprising: periodically generating the backup instruction or the restoration instruction from the basic I/O system. The system automatic maintenance method according to claim 1, further comprising: periodically storing the first code or the second code in the temporary storage unit by the basic I/O system. The automatic system maintenance method described in claim 1, further including: The operating system periodically stores the first code or the second code in the temporary storage unit. The system automatic maintenance method according to claim 1, wherein the temporary storage unit is further controlled by an external command to write the first code or the second code. A computer device with automatic maintenance function, comprising: a first storage module; a second storage module; a temporary storage unit for receiving a first code or a second code; and a processing unit, electrical The first storage module, the second storage module, and the temporary storage unit are connected to selectively execute a basic output/output system (BIOS) or an operating system; wherein the basic input/output system detects the temporary Whether the storage unit stores the first code or the second code, when the temporary storage unit stores the first code, the basic I/O system drives the first storage module to execute a backup program, when the temporary storage unit The second code is stored, and the basic I/O system drives the second storage module to execute a restoration process; wherein the basic I/O system compares the first code or the second code with a setting data, according to A backup instruction or a restore instruction is generated, the backup instruction is used to drive the first storage module to execute the backup procedure, and the restore instruction is used to drive the second storage module to execute the restore procedure. The computer device with automatic maintenance function according to claim 7, wherein the basic I/O system further has an extensible firmware interface (EFI), and the extensible firmware interface is based on the first code or the second code ratio Based on the result of the setting data, the backup command or the restore command is generated. The computer device with automatic maintenance function according to claim 7, wherein the basic I/O system generates the backup instruction or the restore instruction more periodically. The computer device with automatic maintenance function according to claim 7, wherein the basic I/O system periodically stores the first code or the second code in the temporary storage unit. The computer device with automatic maintenance function according to claim 7, wherein the operating system periodically stores the first code or the second code in the temporary storage unit. The computer device with automatic maintenance function as described in claim 7, further comprising a function key, when the function key is triggered, an external command is generated, and the external command is used to set the temporary storage unit and make the temporary storage unit selective Store the first code or the second code.

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