Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A module for configuring a motherboard to operate a microprocessor, CPU, said module comprising: a BIOS program for selecting an operating voltage, a frequency, and a multiplier for a microprocessor installed on a motherboard; and a logic circuit for automatically setting the operating voltage, the frequency, and the multiplier selected by said BIOS program, said logic circuit comprising: data latches, a decoder, solid state relays, a plurality of inputs including data and address lines associated with said motherboard, and a plurality of outputs including outputs for controlling a CPU clock which provides said operating frequency, outputs for controlling a CPU voltage generator which provides said operating voltage, and outputs connected to said microprocessor to provide said CPU multiplier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A module for configuring a motherboard to operate a microprocessor, CPU, said module comprising: a BIOS program for selecting an operating voltage, a frequency, and a multiplier for a microprocessor installed on a motherboard; and a logic circuit for automatically setting the operating voltage, the frequency, and the multiplier selected by said BIOS program, said logic circuit comprising: data latches, a decoder, solid state relays, a plurality of inputs including data and address lines associated with said motherboard, and a plurality of outputs including outputs for controlling a CPU clock which provides said operating frequency, outputs for controlling a CPU voltage generator which provides said operating voltage, and outputs connected to said microprocessor to provide said CPU multiplier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The module according to claim 1, wherein: said BIOS program is preconfigured so that said BIOS program can be entered to change the operating voltage, the frequency, and the multiplier from a power up reset after pressing a hot key.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The module according to claim 2, wherein: said BIOS program is preconfigured such that said BIOS program can be entered to change the operating voltage, the frequency, and the multiplier from a reset other than said power up reset after pressing a BIOS enter key.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
124 words
A motherboard capable of being configured to operate a specific generation of microprocessors, CPUs, said motherboard having a module comprising: a BIOS program for selecting an operating voltage, a frequency, and a multiplier for a microprocessor installed on a motherboard; and a logic circuit for automatically setting the operating voltage, the frequency, and the multiplier selected by said BIOS program, said logic circuit comprising: data latches, a decoder, solid state relays, a plurality of inputs including data and address lines associated with said motherboard, and a plurality of outputs including outputs for controlling a CPU clock which provides said operating frequency, outputs for controlling a CPU voltage generator which provides said operating voltage, and outputs connected to said microprocessor to provide said CPU multiplier.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
124 words
A motherboard capable of being configured to operate a specific generation of microprocessors, CPUs, said motherboard having a module comprising: a BIOS program for selecting an operating voltage, a frequency, and a multiplier for a microprocessor installed on a motherboard; and a logic circuit for automatically setting the operating voltage, the frequency, and the multiplier selected by said BIOS program, said logic circuit comprising: data latches, a decoder, solid state relays, a plurality of inputs including data and address lines associated with said motherboard, and a plurality of outputs including outputs for controlling a CPU clock which provides said operating frequency, outputs for controlling a CPU voltage generator which provides said operating voltage, and outputs connected to said microprocessor to provide said CPU multiplier.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The motherboard according to claim 4, wherein: said BIOS program is preconfigured such that said BIOS program can be entered to change the operating voltage, the frequency, and the multiplier from a power up reset after pressing a hot key.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
The motherboard according to claim 5, wherein: said BIOS program is preconfigured such that said BIOS program can be entered to change the operating voltage, the frequency, and the multiplier from a reset other than said power up reset after pressing a BIOS enter key.