Removal and insertion of expansion cards in a computer system

Details Removal and insertion of expansion cards in a computer system Removal and insertion of expansion cards in a computer system

1996-06-05

2000-08-08

Ray, Gopal C.

395283, G06F 1300, G06F 116

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061013226

ABSTRACT:
A method for powering up a removable circuit card when it is inserted into a card slot of a computer system includes providing power and a clock signal to the circuit card. A communication link is electrically coupled to the circuit card after both the power and the clock signal are provided to the circuit card.

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