Streamlining ATA device initialization

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2005-10-18

2005-10-18

Huynh, Kim (Department: 2182)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Input/output data processing

Input/output addressing

C710S005000, C710S022000, C710S020000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06957280

ABSTRACT:
The invention includes a platform having a controller coupled to a central processing unit through a system bus. The platform also includes a register device coupled between the central processing unit and the controller. Moreover, the platform also includes a bus coupled to the controller having an end that is adapted to receive a device. The register device includes a depth that is adapted to hold all instruction packets from the central processing unit without presenting delays due to full conditions.

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