Computer, IO expansion device and method for recognizing...

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2005-05-24

2010-10-12

Patel, Niketa I (Department: 2181)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Intrasystem connection

Bus interface architecture

C710S015000, C710S300000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07814256

ABSTRACT:
A computer main unit and a PCI_Box (#0) are connected to each other in a loop connection manner by two paths. A first path is formed of an SMBus and a PCI_Box connection cable and a second path is formed of another PCI_Box connection cable. A monitoring and control unit (MMB) recognizes a connection path by reading out, through the second path, connection setting information written to the PCI_Box (#0) via the first path.

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