Method and apparatus for upgrading a computer system

Details Method and apparatus for upgrading a computer system Method and apparatus for upgrading a computer system

1996-12-30

1999-11-09

Sheikh, Ayaz R.

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Intrasystem connection

Bus access regulation

G06F 1300

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059832975

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for upgrading a computer system from one processor generation to another processor generation. The processor and its corresponding primary bridge are included together on the same circuit board. The circuit board has an interface which can be inserted into a socket of a system. The interface socket includes the memory bus and peripheral component bus from the bridge.

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