South bridge system and method

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2006-10-06

2009-11-24

Cleary, Thomas J (Department: 2111)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Intrasystem connection

Bus interface architecture

C710S036000, C710S309000, C710S311000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07624222

ABSTRACT:
A system including a south bridge, a first processor connected to the south bridge, and a second processor connected to the south bridge. The system further includes at least one device connected to the south bridge, and a resource manager coupled to the south bridge that allocates use of the at least one device between the first processor and the second processor.

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