Method and system for distributing power in a computer system

Details Method and system for distributing power in a computer system Method and system for distributing power in a computer system

2007-08-28

2007-08-28

Ray, Gopal C. (Department: 2111)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Intrasystem connection

Bus expansion or extension

C713S002000, C713S300000, C714S014000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10955354

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for distributing power in a computer system includes a power supply device; a processing device including a CPU module and a plurality of I/O modules; and an insert line coupled between the power supply and the processing device. The insert line is connected to each of the CPU module and the plurality of I/O modules before terminating at a ground connection within the processing device. The CPU module and the plurality of I/O modules are powered by the power supply. When one of the CPU module and the plurality of I/O modules is removed from the processing device, the power supply senses that the insert line is no longer grounded, and removes power from the CPU module and the plurality of I/O modules.

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