Processor socket bridge for input/output extension
US11604755B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/10
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Presented herein are improvement to computer system architecture. In one embodiment, a method includes reconfiguring system interconnect links disposed between a first central processing unit socket and a second central processing unit socket, disposed together on a single motherboard, as peripheral bus links; and transmitting electrical signals, via the peripheral bus links, and via a printed circuit board that bridges the second central processing unit socket, to at least one input/output functional block that is disposed on the single motherboard and that is selectively connectable to the second central processing unit socket.
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