Portable computer with BIOS-independent power management

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1991-02-14

1995-04-25

Harvey, Jack B.

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364707, 3642731, 364DIG1, 3649488, 364DIG2, G06F 132

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054107113

ABSTRACT:
A personal computer which a microcontroller, separate from the main processor, is used for power-management functions. Under certain conditions, this power-management microcontroller can take control of the system bus. This provide BIOS-independent power management, and permits sophisticated power management to be performed without placing any burden or constraints on the user's choice of operating system or application software.

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