Dynamic initialization of processor module via motherboard interface
US6772328B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/4068
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a common processor module/motherboard interface, an interface protocol is defined such that a replacement processor module can be recognized by a common motherboard and such that a common processor module can be compatible with multiple motherboards. A module information field stored on a processor module includes status information pertaining to the processor module. When the processor module is coupled to a motherboard, the motherboard downloads the module information field and generates initialization commands for the processor module based on the retrieved module information field. The commands are transferred to the processor module for initialization of the processor.
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