Virtualizing a video controller

摘要

One embodiment is a remote system management controller that virtualizes a video controller for a server that is managed by a remote computer.

主权项

1. A remote server management controller (RSMC) for a server, comprising:
a processor; a virtual video controller coupled to the processor, the virtual video controller comprising a subset of video hardware of a dedicated video controller and a host interface coupled to video graphics array (VGA) registers; and a memory controller coupled to the virtual video controller and memory, the memory comprising a frame buffer; wherein the server detects the virtual video controller as a dedicated video controller.