1. A system for maintaining computer platform components in an optimal state, comprising: at least one in-band processor coupled to at least one out-of-band (OOB) processor, wherein the OOB processor couples to a network connection; a plurality of add-in cards, each of the add-in cards having firmware or option ROMs (Read Only Memories) to enable performance of the add-in cards; and a bus to interface the plurality of add-in cards to the OOB processor, wherein the OOB processor to communicate with independent hardware vendors or remote administrators over the network connection to autonomously maintain the state of the add-in card firmware and/or option ROMs.