Adapter card with vendor unique differentiation and customization using PCI sideband signals
US6237048A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/423
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In an electrical interface providing a predefined number of connections at least some of which have predefined functions and at least some of which have reserved, undefined or non-critical functions, selective use of at least one of the connections having a reserved, undefined or non-critical function is accomplished. At least one switch is provided which is controllable and coupled to switch at least one connection having a reserved, undefined or non-critical function to a desired customized function. In this way, the electrical interface can be selectively switched to provide additional functionality using reserved, undefined or non-critical connections of the interface.
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