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2006-05-09

2006-05-09

Perveen, Rehana (Department: 2112)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Intrasystem connection

Bus expansion or extension

C710S062000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07043585

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method are disclosed that define a new, uniform I/O (input/output) interface architecture between the processor module and the motherboard of a computer system, and between the motherboard and expansion boards, via uniform connectors designed to work with the new architecture, such that many different pin-outs are available to the processor module, the interface being dynamically configurable by component control logic of the processor module. Positioning of supplemental connectors (e.g. for I/O or communications) on edges of the cards defines an unimpeded airflow path allowing for efficient cooling of the system.

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