Coupling device for the switching of data lines between a data storage device controller and a plurality of bootable data storage devices
US5604890A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 1994 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/441
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A custom switching circuit board which is installed into a personal computer allowing the user to upgrade his or her computer to a multiple operating system computer. The custom switching circuit board allows switching of a plurality of bootable hard disks, each with the capability of running one operating system. A key switch is provided for switching to each of the system positions and the key is removable in all positions.
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