CN101373448A - Computer system with remote management - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a computer system with remote management, comprising: a central processing unit; a chipset connected to the central processor; a network chip connected to the chipset; the embedded controller is connected to the network chip and the chip set; and a basic input output system connected to the chipset; the embedded controller is connected to the network through the network chip, can obtain a fixed network address or a dynamic network address, and utilizes the network to transmit data with the console. The invention has the advantages that the control chip in the computer system can be designed by any company, and the software and hardware inspection and fault elimination of the computer system can be realized by using a remote console through a network.

Description

Computer system with remote management

technical field

The invention relates to a computer system with remote management, in particular to a computer system which can use a remote console (console) to perform error detection and management of the computer system.

Background technique

In order to allow information technology (information technology, hereinafter referred to as IT) departments to manage computers more efficiently, Intel Corporation has developed Intel active management technology (Intel active management technology, referred to as iMAT). iMAT is a remote management technology whose main purpose is to reduce the IT management cost of the company. When the personal computer fails to operate normally, a remote console (console) is used to check the computer software and hardware through the network and troubleshoot.

However, in order to have iMAT's remote management technology, motherboard manufacturers must purchase all the chips designed by the company to implement iMAT's remote management technology. That is to say, motherboard manufacturers must purchase the central processing unit, north bridge chip, south bridge chip, and network chip produced by Intel to cooperate with each other to complete the remote management technology of iMAT. In this way, motherboard manufacturers will not be able to use CPUs, chipsets (such as North Bridge chips, South Bridge chips), and network chips produced by other chip design companies.

Contents of the invention

In view of this, the object of the present invention is to provide a remote management computer system to improve the disadvantages of the prior art.

The present invention proposes a computer system with remote management, comprising: a central processing unit; a chip set connected to the central processing unit; a network chip connected to the chip set; an embedded controller connected to the network chip and the chip set; and, The basic input and output system is connected to the chipset; among them, the embedded controller is connected to the network through the network chip, and can obtain a fixed network address or a dynamic network address, and use the network to transmit data with the console.

In the computer system with remote management, the above-mentioned console uses the above-mentioned network to send a start-up, shutdown or reset command to the above-mentioned embedded controller, so that the above-mentioned embedded controller performs the above-mentioned start-up and above-mentioned shutdown of the above-mentioned computer system or reset above.

In the computer system with remote management, the above-mentioned console uses the above-mentioned network to send a boot device command to the above-mentioned embedded controller, so that the above-mentioned basic input and output system uses the above-mentioned computer system according to the above-mentioned boot device command during the initialization process. The local hard disk, local CD, local flash memory device or through the above-mentioned network to boot with the above-mentioned console.

In the computer system with remote management, wherein when the BIOS is initialized, the BIOS will continuously transmit a plurality of log files to the embedded controller and store the log files In the storage device in the above-mentioned embedded controller, the above-mentioned embedded controller transmits the above-mentioned log files to the above-mentioned console via the above-mentioned network.

In the computer system with remote management, after the computer system is loaded with an operating system, the embedded controller can also transmit system information to the console via the network.

In the computer system with remote management, when the basic input and output system is initialized, the basic input and output system transmits the screen of the computer system to the console for display via the embedded controller, and the above The keyboard signal generated by the keyboard of the console is transmitted to the above-mentioned computer system to set the above-mentioned basic input and output system.

In the computer system with remote management, wherein the above-mentioned basic input and output system simulates the above-mentioned embedded controller as a boot device, and the above-mentioned console provides an operating system and loads the above-mentioned computer system, so that the above-mentioned console can perform diagnosis The application program is used to diagnose the above-mentioned computer system or execute the recovery program to perform data recovery operation of the storage device in the above-mentioned computer system.

In the computer system with remote management, wherein the above-mentioned embedded controller generates a first event by a button, so that the above-mentioned console executes the above-mentioned diagnostic application program; and, the above-mentioned embedded controller generates a second event by the above-mentioned button, The above-mentioned console can execute the above-mentioned recovery program.

In the computer system with remote management, when the above-mentioned BIOS cannot be initialized, the above-mentioned embedded controller sends a BIOS recovery request to the above-mentioned console, so that the above-mentioned console outputs the binary input/output system file to the above-mentioned embedded controller, and perform the above-mentioned BIOS recovery operation.

In the computer system with remote management, after the above-mentioned computer system is loaded with an operating system, the above-mentioned embedded controller can perform the communication between the above-mentioned computer system and the above-mentioned console according to the preset driver program and the preset application program. data exchange.

Furthermore, the present invention also proposes a computer system with remote management, including: a central processing unit; a chipset connected to the central processing unit; a basic input output system connected to the chipset; a first network chip connected to the chipset The second network chip; the embedded controller is connected to the second network chip and the chipset; and the switching unit is controlled by the embedded controller to selectively connect the first network chip and the second network chip to the network ; Wherein, the embedded controller is connected to the network through the first network chip or the second network chip, and obtains a fixed network address or a dynamic network address, and uses the network to transmit data with the console.

The computer system with remote management of the present invention enables the control chip in the computer system to be a control chip designed by any company, and achieves computer system hardware and software inspection and troubleshooting through the network using a remote console.

In the computer system with remote management, the above-mentioned console uses the above-mentioned network to send a start-up, shutdown or reset command to the above-mentioned embedded controller, so that the above-mentioned embedded controller performs the above-mentioned start-up and above-mentioned shutdown of the above-mentioned computer system or reset above.

In the computer system with remote management, the above-mentioned console uses the above-mentioned network to send a boot device command to the above-mentioned embedded controller, so that the above-mentioned basic input and output system uses the above-mentioned computer system according to the above-mentioned boot device command during the initialization process. The local hard disk, local CD, local flash memory device or through the above-mentioned network to boot with the above-mentioned console.

In the computer system with remote management, wherein when the BIOS is initialized, the BIOS will continuously transmit a plurality of log files to the embedded controller and store the log files In the storage device in the above-mentioned embedded controller, the above-mentioned embedded controller transmits the above-mentioned log files to the above-mentioned console via the above-mentioned network.

In the computer system with remote management, after the computer system is loaded with an operating system, the embedded controller can also transmit system information to the console via the network.

In the computer system with remote management, when the basic input and output system is initialized, the basic input and output system transmits the screen of the computer system to the console for display via the embedded controller, and the above The keyboard signal generated by the keyboard of the console is transmitted to the above-mentioned computer system to set the above-mentioned basic input and output system.

In the computer system with remote management, wherein the above-mentioned basic input and output system simulates the above-mentioned embedded controller as a boot device, and the above-mentioned console provides an operating system and loads the above-mentioned computer system, so that the above-mentioned console can perform diagnosis The application program is used to diagnose the above-mentioned computer system or execute the recovery program to perform data recovery operation of the storage device in the above-mentioned computer system.

In the computer system with remote management, wherein the above-mentioned embedded controller generates a first event by a button, so that the above-mentioned console executes the above-mentioned diagnostic application program; and, the above-mentioned embedded controller generates a second event by the above-mentioned button, The above-mentioned console can execute the above-mentioned recovery program.

In the computer system with remote management, when the above-mentioned BIOS cannot be initialized, the above-mentioned embedded controller sends a BIOS recovery request to the above-mentioned console, so that the above-mentioned console outputs the binary input/output system file to the above-mentioned embedded controller, and perform the above-mentioned BIOS recovery operation.

In the computer system with remote management, after the above-mentioned computer system is loaded with an operating system, the above-mentioned embedded controller can perform the communication between the above-mentioned computer system and the above-mentioned console according to the preset driver program and the preset application program. data exchange.

The advantage of the present invention is that the control chip in the computer system can be a control chip designed by any company, and the computer system software and hardware can be checked and troubleshooted by using a remote console through the network.

In order to further understand the features and technical content of the present invention, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings related to the present invention. However, the attached drawings are provided for reference and illustration only, and are not intended to limit the present invention.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 shows the first embodiment of the computer system with remote management of the present invention.

FIG. 2A shows the action flow of BIOS initialization during the booting process of the computer system.

FIG. 2B shows the actions of the embedded controller during the BIOS initialization process.

Fig. 3 shows the second embodiment of the computer system with remote management of the present invention.

Detailed ways

Please refer to FIG. 1 , which shows the first embodiment of the computer system with remote management of the present invention. The computer system 10 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 11, a chipset (Chipset) 13, a network chip (LAN) 15, an embedded controller (embedded controller) 16, and a basic input output system (hereinafter referred to as BIOS) 14. Wherein, the chipset 13 is connected to the CPU 11 , the network chip 15 , the BIOS 14 , and the embedded controller 16 . Furthermore, the network chip 15 can be connected 30 with a console (console) through the network 20 . This embedded controller 16 is the existing Embedded Controller of the current personal computer system, not an additional embedded controller. The chipset 13 can be, for example, a south bridge chip or include a south bridge chip and a north bridge chip.

Generally speaking, the embedded controller 16 connected to the chipset 13 can perform power management of the computer system 10, but the embedded controller 16 must be continuously powered. The power management can be divided into several states. Simply put, the S0 state is that all components of the computer system 10 are powered normally; the S3 state is that the central processing unit 11 is not powered, and other components can be partially powered; the S4 state is the main circuit (central processing unit 11, chipset 13) And other parts of the components are not powered, but there is power supply except for specific devices, such as embedded controller 16 and network chip 15; the S5 state is that the main circuit (central processing unit 11, chipset 13) and other circuits are not powered. power supply, except for certain installations.

In addition to the power management of the computer system 10 by the embedded controller 16, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, when the computer system 10 of the present invention is connected to the console 30 via the network 20, the embedded controller 16 can The information of the computer system 10 is transmitted to the console 30 so that the console 30 can monitor the status of the computer system 10 . When the computer system 10 fails, the console 30 can control the embedded controller 16 and troubleshoot the computer system 10 . The embedded controller 16 can also obtain a fixed network address (IP address) according to the characteristics of the network 20 or have a dynamic host configuration protocol (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, referred to as DHCP) server function to obtain a dynamic network address. For example, the user can input a fixed network address into the BIOS, and the embedded controller 16 can obtain the fixed network address.

Furthermore, the network chip 15 can be controlled by the chipset 13 or the embedded controller 16 . And the network chip 15 can also identify that the received data packet (data package) belongs to the chipset 13 or the embedded controller 16. All functions of the first embodiment of the present invention are described in detail below.

(1) Remote power on (powered up), power off (powered down), reset (reset):

The console 30 can use the network 20 to send a data packet to the embedded controller 16, and the data packet contains a start-up, shutdown, or reset command, so that the computer system 10 can be turned on or off after the embedded controller 16 decodes the data packet. , or reset. Furthermore, the data packet also includes a boot device command (boot device command), so that the BIOS 14 of the computer system 10 can control the boot of the local storage medium according to the boot device command during the initialization (initialization) process, including the boot of the local hard disk (local HD). 1. The local optical drive (local optical drive) is started, the local flash memory device (Flash Storage Device) is started, the network is started, or the console 30 is started. That is to say, when the boot device command is to boot the console 30, the computer system will boot according to the operating system (operation system) specified by the control console 30.

(2) remote access computer system 10 information and log files (log file):

During the boot process of the computer system 10, the BIOS 14 will continuously transfer the log file to the embedded controller 16 during initialization, and store it in a storage device in the embedded controller 16, such as flash memory (flash memory). At this time, the embedded controller 16 can also transmit the log file to the console 30 via the network 20 , so the console 30 can know the initialization status of the computer system 10 according to the log file. This method does not limit the state of the computer system 10 , as long as the embedded controller 16 still has power supply, system information (system information) can be transmitted to the console 30 via the network 20 .

Please refer to FIG. 2A , which shows the operation flow of BIOS initialization during the booting process of the computer system. First, the BIOS generates multiple logs (logs) during initialization, see step S20. These logs will be delivered to the embedded controller by the BIOS, see step S22. When the BIOS initialization is completed, the BIOS transfers the control right to the operating system, see step S24.

Please refer to FIG. 2B , which shows the relative operations of the embedded controller during the BIOS initialization process. First, the embedded controller executes a routine program, see step S30, such as a power management program. Next, the embedded controller waits for the BIOS to transmit the log file in an event-triggered manner. After the embedded controller receives the log file, see step S32, the embedded controller will store the received log file in the storage device of the embedded controller, see step S34. Furthermore, when the embedded controller does not receive the log file, see step S32, the embedded controller will continue to execute the routine procedure, see step S30.

After the embedded controller stores the received log file in the storage device of the embedded controller, see step S34, the embedded controller will determine whether the network is connected, see step S36. When the network is connected, the log file is delivered to the console, see step S38. On the contrary, when there is no network connection, see step S36, then the embedded controller will continue to execute the routine program, see step S30.

For example, when the computer system 10 is booting, the BIOS 14 will check the status of all hardware in the computer system 10 in sequence during initialization. That is to say, the storage device in the embedded controller 16 that generates log files such as normal CPU, normal chipset, normal VGA card, normal network chip, etc., after the log file is delivered to the console 30 via the network 20, the console 30 immediately You can learn about the problems that occurred during the initialization process of BIOS 14. Furthermore, when the BIOS 14 is initialized successfully and the operating system is loaded and booted, the embedded controller 16 can also obtain complete system information, such as memory capacity, hard disk capacity, VGA chip number, operating system version and other information and transmit them to the control system. Taiwan 30.

(3) Modify BIOS settings remotely:

When the console 30 intends to set the BIOS 14, the console 30 sends an inquiry packet to the embedded controller 16 to inquire about the power management status of the computer system 10. When the computer system 10 is in the S4/S5 state, directly command the embedded controller 16 to start the computer system. Alternatively, when the computer system 10 is in the S0/S3 state, directly command the embedded controller 16 to reset the computer system.

When the BIOS 14 initialization process, the BIOS 14 can transmit the picture presented by the computer system screen to the console 30 via the embedded controller 16 and display it on the screen of the console; The generated keyboard signals may also be passed to the computer system 10 . In addition, during the initialization process of the BIOS 14, the BIOS can learn the command of the console 30 by inquiring the embedded controller 16, and then enter the setup menu (SETUP MENU) of the BIOS. Therefore, after the console 30 successfully sets the BIOS 14, the BIOS 14 can be initialized again according to the setting of the BIOS 14.

(4) remote diagnosis (remote diagnostic):

When the console 30 intends to perform remote diagnosis, the console 30 sends an inquiry packet to the embedded controller 16 to inquire about the power management status of the computer system 10 . When the computer system 10 is in the S4/S5 state, directly command the embedded controller 16 to start the computer system 10 . Alternatively, when the computer system 10 is in the S0/S3 state, directly command the embedded controller 16 to reset the computer system 10 .

In the BIOS 14 initialization process, the BIOS 14 can transmit the picture presented by the screen of the computer system 10 to the console 30 via the embedded controller 16 and display it on the screen of the console 30; ) The keyboard signal generated by ) can also be transmitted to the computer system 10.

When the BIOS 14 was successfully initialized and started to load the operating system by the boot device simulated by the embedded controller 16, the embedded controller 16 must transfer all requests (requests) of the computer system 10 to the console 30 via the network chip 15, The console 30 provides a corresponding response to the embedded controller 16 according to the request. In this way, the computer system 10 can be successfully loaded and booted according to the operating system (such as the DOS operating system) provided by the console 30 .

After the computer system 10 successfully loads the operating system provided by the console 30, the console 30 can execute a diagnostic utility to diagnose the computer system. Of course, the diagnostic application program may be provided by the console 30 via an emulated boot device or provided by other storage devices in the computer system 10 .

(5) Remote diagnosis initiated by the user (user-initiated remote diagnostic):

The user of computer system 10 can set BIOS 14, make BIOS 14 generate first event (event) in log file in initialization process, and pass to console 30 via embedded controller 16, make console 30 carry out above-mentioned (4 ) remote diagnosis. Alternatively, buttons are directly provided on the housing of the computer system 10 and connected to the embedded controller 16 . When the user presses the button, the embedded controller 16 generates the same first event (event) and transmits it to the console 30 so that the console 30 performs the above (4) remote diagnosis.

(6) Remote recovery (remote recovery):

When the console 30 intends to set the BIOS 14, the console 30 sends an inquiry packet to the embedded controller to inquire about the power management status of the computer system 10. When the computer system 10 is in the S4/S5 state, directly command the embedded controller 16 to start the computer system 10 . Alternatively, when the computer system 10 is in the S0/S3 state, directly command the embedded controller 16 to reset the computer system 10 .

And in BIOS 14 initialisation process, BIOS 14 can pass the picture presented by computer system 10 screen to console 30 and be displayed on the screen of console 30 through embedded controller 16; Similarly, the keyboard (keyboard) of console 30 The generated keyboard signals may also be passed to the computer system 10 .

When the BIOS 14 was successfully initialized and started to load the operating system by the boot device simulated by the embedded controller 16, the embedded controller 16 must transfer all requests (requests) of the computer system 10 to the console 30 via the network chip 15, The console 30 provides a corresponding response to the embedded controller 16 according to the request. In this way, the computer system 10 can be successfully loaded and booted according to the operating system (such as the DOS operating system) provided by the console 30 .

After the computer system 10 successfully loads the operating system provided by the console 30 , the console 30 can execute a recovery program to recover data from the storage device of the computer system 10 . At this point, the recovery program can provide a menu for the operator operating the console 30 to select a source image file to perform the data recovery operation of the computer system 10 . Of course, the recovery program and the source image file may be provided by the console 30 via a simulated boot device or provided by other storage devices in the computer system 10 .

Or, when the BIOS executes the initialization process, the specific packet sent by the console 30 judges the command of the console 30, obtains the source image file from the storage device controlled by it, and completes the work of system recovery.

(7) Remote recovery initiated by the user (user-initiated remote recovery):

The user of computer system 10 can set BIOS 14, makes BIOS 14 generate second event in log file in initialization process and transmits to console 30 via embedded controller 16, makes console 30 carry out above-mentioned remote recovery of (6) . Alternatively, buttons are directly provided on the housing of the computer system 10 and connected to the embedded controller 16 . When the user presses the button, the embedded controller 16 generates the same second event and transmits it to the console 30 so that the console 30 performs the above (6) remote recovery.

(8) Remote BIOS recovery (remote BIOS recovery):

The log file is passed to the embedded controller 16 at the beginning of the initialization of the BIOS 14. When the embedded controller 16 is unable to receive the specific log file after the computer system 10 is powered and after a period of time, the embedded controller 16 may determine that the BIOS 14 cannot be initialized. At this point, the embedded controller 16 will send a BIOS recovery request (BIOS recovery request) to the console 30.

When the console 30 received the BIOS recovery request, the console would send a model (model) inquiry command to the embedded controller 16, and the embedded controller 16 could pass the BIOS model (BIOS model) to the console 30, and The console 30 then searches for a corresponding BIOS binary file (BIOS binary file) according to the BIOS model, and transmits it to the embedded controller 16 of the computer system 10 to restore the BIOS.

In the process of the embedded controller 16 recovering the BIOS, the embedded controller 16 can control the computer system 10 to generate a unique sound, or utilize lights to generate a unique signal, so that the user of the computer system 10 can be informed that the BIOS 14 of the computer system 10 is updating. and update progress.

(9) Remotely open the default application:

When the computer system 10 has successfully loaded the operating system, the embedded controller 16 can also perform data exchange between the computer system 10 and the console 30 according to a preset driver (predetermined driver) and a preset application program (predetermined utility). . That is, after the console 30 generates a packet to start the default program to the embedded controller 16, the embedded controller 16 may generate a third event to the default driver for starting the default application. For example, the preset application program is a remote desktop application program. When the computer system 10 starts the remote desktop application program, the console 30 can easily display the desktop of the computer system 10 and control the computer system 10. For example, update the antivirus software in the computer system 10 .

In addition to the computer system architecture shown in FIG. 1 , please refer to FIG. 3 , which shows a second embodiment of the computer system with remote management of the present invention. This computer system 40 comprises central processing unit (CPU) 41, chipset (south bridge south bridge chip) 43, the first network chip (LAN) 45, the second network chip 47, switching unit 48, embedded controller (embedded controller ) 46, and Basic Input Output System (hereinafter referred to as BIOS) 44. Wherein, the chipset 43 is connected to the CPU 41 ; the chipset 43 is also connected to the first network chip 45 , the BIOS 44 , and the embedded controller 46 . Furthermore, the embedded controller 46 is connected to the second network chip 47 , and the embedded controller 46 can control the switching unit 48 to selectively connect the first network chip 45 or the second network chip 47 to the network 20 . And the console 30 is also connected to the network 20 at the same time.

According to the second embodiment of the present invention, the embedded controller 46 can control the switching unit 48, so that the computer system 40 uses the second network chip 47 to achieve a connection with the console 30 during the booting process or when the console controls the computer system 40 . When the computer system 40 is in normal use, the embedded controller 46 can control the switching unit 48 so that the computer system 40 is connected to the network 20 by using the first network chip 45 . And when the second network chip 47 is connected with the console 30, the console 30 can realize the above-mentioned functions (1)-(9), which will not be repeated here.

Therefore, the advantage of the present invention is to provide a computer system with remote management, so that the control chip in the computer system can be a control chip designed by any company, and achieve computer system software and hardware inspection by using a remote console through the network And troubleshoot.

In summary, although the present invention has been disclosed above with preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art may make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Modification, therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

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1. A computer system with remote management, characterized in that the above-mentioned computer system includes: CPU; a chipset, connected to the aforementioned central processing unit; A network chip, connected to the aforementioned chipset; an embedded controller connected to the aforementioned network chip and the aforementioned chipset; and BIOS, connected to the aforementioned chipset; Wherein, the above-mentioned embedded controller is connected to the network through the above-mentioned network chip, and obtains a fixed network address or a dynamic network address, and uses the above-mentioned network to transmit data with the console. 2. The computer system with remote management according to claim 1, wherein the above-mentioned console uses the above-mentioned network to send a start-up, shutdown or reset command to the above-mentioned embedded controller, so that the above-mentioned embedded controller can control the above-mentioned The computer system performs the above-mentioned startup, the above-mentioned shutdown or the above-mentioned reset. 3. The computer system with remote management according to claim 1, characterized in that, wherein said console utilizes said network to send boot device commands to said embedded controller, so that said basic input and output system, during the initialization process, according to The above-mentioned boot device command boots the above-mentioned computer system with the local hard disk, local CD-ROM, local flash memory device or the above-mentioned console through the above-mentioned network. 4. The computer system with remote management according to claim 1, wherein when said BIOS is being initialized, said BIOS will continuously transfer a plurality of log files to said embedded control and store the above-mentioned log files in the storage device in the above-mentioned embedded controller, and the above-mentioned embedded controller transmits the above-mentioned log files to the above-mentioned console via the above-mentioned network. 5. The computer system with remote management according to claim 1, wherein after the computer system is loaded with an operating system, the embedded controller can also transmit system information to the console via the network . 6. The computer system with remote management according to claim 1, wherein when the BIOS is initialized, the BIOS transmits the picture of the computer system screen via the embedded controller It is displayed on the above-mentioned console, and the keyboard signal generated by the keyboard of the above-mentioned console is transmitted to the above-mentioned computer system to set the above-mentioned basic input and output system. 7. The computer system with remote management according to claim 1, wherein the above-mentioned basic input and output system simulates the above-mentioned embedded controller as a boot device, and the operating system is provided by the above-mentioned console and loaded into the above-mentioned computer system , so that the above-mentioned console can execute a diagnostic application program to diagnose the above-mentioned computer system or execute a recovery program to perform data recovery operations on the storage device in the above-mentioned computer system. 8. The computer system with remote management according to claim 7, wherein said embedded controller generates a first event by a button, so that said console executes said diagnostic application program; and said embedded controller A second event is generated by the button so that the console can execute the recovery procedure. 9. The computer system with remote management according to claim 1, wherein when the above-mentioned basic input and output system cannot be initialized, the above-mentioned embedded controller sends a basic input and output system recovery request to the above-mentioned console, so that the above-mentioned The console outputs the binary file of the BIOS to the embedded controller, and performs the recovery operation of the BIOS. 10. The computer system with remote management according to claim 1, wherein after the above-mentioned computer system is loaded with an operating system, the above-mentioned embedded controller can run the above-mentioned computer system according to a preset driver program and a preset application program. Data exchange between the system and the aforementioned console. 11. A computer system with remote management, characterized in that, the above-mentioned computer system includes: CPU; a chipset, connected to the aforementioned central processing unit; BIOS, connected to the aforementioned chipset; a first network chip, connected to the aforementioned chipset; the second network chip; an embedded controller connected to the above-mentioned second network chip and the above-mentioned chipset; and a switching unit, controlled by the embedded controller to selectively connect the first network chip and the second network chip to the network; Wherein, the above-mentioned embedded controller is connected to the network through the above-mentioned first network chip or the above-mentioned second network chip, and obtains a fixed network address or a dynamic network address, and uses the above-mentioned network to transmit data with the console. 12. The computer system with remote management according to claim 11, wherein the above-mentioned console uses the above-mentioned network to send a start-up, shutdown or reset command to the above-mentioned embedded controller, so that the above-mentioned embedded controller can control the above-mentioned The computer system performs the above-mentioned startup, the above-mentioned shutdown or the above-mentioned reset. 13. The computer system with remote management according to claim 11, wherein said console uses said network to send a boot device command to said embedded controller, so that said basic input and output system, during the initialization process, according to The above-mentioned boot device command boots the above-mentioned computer system with the local hard disk, local CD-ROM, local flash memory device or the above-mentioned console through the above-mentioned network. 14. The computer system with remote management according to claim 11, wherein when said BIOS is initialized, said BIOS will continuously transfer a plurality of log files to said embedded control and store the above-mentioned log files in the storage device in the above-mentioned embedded controller, and the above-mentioned embedded controller transmits the above-mentioned log files to the above-mentioned console via the above-mentioned network. 15. The computer system with remote management according to claim 11, wherein after the computer system is loaded with an operating system, the embedded controller can also transmit system information to the console via the network . 16. The computer system with remote management according to claim 11, wherein when the BIOS is initialized, the BIOS transmits the picture of the screen of the computer system via the embedded controller It is displayed on the above-mentioned console, and the keyboard signal generated by the keyboard of the above-mentioned console is transmitted to the above-mentioned computer system to set the above-mentioned basic input and output system. 17. The computer system with remote management according to claim 11, wherein the above-mentioned basic input and output system simulates the above-mentioned embedded controller as a boot device, and the above-mentioned console provides an operating system and loads the above-mentioned computer system , so that the above-mentioned console can execute a diagnostic application program to diagnose the above-mentioned computer system or execute a recovery program to perform data recovery operations on the storage device in the above-mentioned computer system. 18. The computer system with remote management according to claim 17, wherein said embedded controller generates a first event by a button, so that said console executes said diagnostic application program; and said embedded controller A second event is generated by the button so that the console can execute the recovery procedure. 19. The computer system with remote management according to claim 11, wherein when the above-mentioned basic input and output system cannot be initialized, the above-mentioned embedded controller sends a basic input and output system recovery request to the above-mentioned console, so that the above-mentioned The console outputs the binary file of the BIOS to the embedded controller, and performs the recovery operation of the BIOS. 20. The computer system with remote management according to claim 11, characterized in that, after the above-mentioned computer system is loaded with an operating system, the above-mentioned embedded controller can perform the above-mentioned computer system according to the preset driver program and preset application program. Data exchange between the system and the aforementioned console.

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