Password protected enhancement configuration register for addressing an increased number of adapter circuit boards with target machine emulation capabilities
US5138706A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 1989 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F15/177
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer system is provided which is compatible with existing programmable option select systems and which provides optional enhanced system setup capabilities. The enhanced system permits use of application software designed specifically for existing programmable option select systems which utilize limited system configuration data registers but further provides an optional mode accessed during system setup procedures wherein application software can access and utilize an expanded set of system setup configuration registers to enhance the performance of the computer system.
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