Dynamically reconfigurable multi-function PCI adapter device

Details Dynamically reconfigurable multi-function PCI adapter device Dynamically reconfigurable multi-function PCI adapter device

1996-12-11

1999-09-28

Kriess, Kevin A.

395830, 395651, G06F 1300

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059602139

ABSTRACT:
A PCI compliant device having an internal function and a secondary PCI port for a second PCI device having additional functions. The device adapts its internal function and memory and the functions and memory of the second PCI device such that the host system sees only a single multi-function device, which appears to have the combined memories and functions of the adapter and second PCI device. Preferably the adapter itself includes a graphics pre-processor, and is connected to one or more rendering processors on the second PCI port.

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