Method for configuration of peripherals by interpreting response

Details Method for configuration of peripherals by interpreting response Method for configuration of peripherals by interpreting response

1997-07-31

1999-02-02

Lee, Thomas C.

395652, 3952005, 395681, 395500, G06F 1300, G06F 9445

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ABSTRACT:
A system for the automatic identification and configuration of a computer peripheral uses an initialization program to send one or more query instructions to a peripheral device such as a CD-ROM drive. In response to the query instructions, the CD-ROM drive replies with data that can be used to uniquely identify the model number or type of CD-ROM drive. The system then selects the appropriate software driver for the identified CD-ROM drive and loads the selected driver. The system can further verify proper operation of other peripheral devices, such as a hard disk drive, by using commands within the disk operating system. A floppy disk, or other computer readable storage media, contains the initialization program and a software driver file for every type of CD-ROM drive supported by the system. The system automatically identifies and loads the appropriate software driver without requiring the user to respond to technical questions related to the hardware.

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