US5987553A
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Adaptor board interconnection for a processor board and motherboard
Assignee: Dell Products LP
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Filing: 1997-09-22
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Granted: 1999-11-16
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Expires: 2017-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A computer system includes a motherboard to which a selected one of various processor boards can be coupled via an adaptor. The boards include a CPU and a heat transfer member. The adaptor includes core logic such as a Northbridge module and power control circuitry. The adaptor is pin connectable to the motherboard and the various processor boards are each pin connectable to the adaptor. Alternatively, the adaptor and processor boards can be replaced with a processor module including features of the processor boards and the adaptor. The processor module is also pin connectable to the motherboard at the same connection used by the adaptor.
Inventors
- 👤 Deepak N. Swamy
- 👤 Andrew W. Moore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:51
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/18; G06F1/183
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A computer system comprising: an adaptor board including core logic and power control circuitry on a first side and including a first and a second connector on a second side; a processor board adjacent the first side; a motherboard adjacent the second side; the first connector having a first portion electrically connected to the second side of the adaptor board and a second portion electrically connected to the processor board, the second portion extending from the second side of the adaptor board to adjacent an edge portion of the first side of the adaptor board; and the second connector electrically connected to the second side of the adaptor board and to the motherboard.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A computer system comprising: an adaptor board including core logic and power control circuitry on a first side and including a first and a second connector on a second side; a processor board adjacent the first side; a motherboard adjacent the second side; the first connector having a first portion electrically connected to the second side of the adaptor board and a second portion electrically connected to the processor board, the second portion extending from the second side of the adaptor board to adjacent an edge portion of the first side of the adaptor board; and the second connector electrically connected to the second side of the adaptor board and to the motherboard.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The computer system as defined in claim 1 wherein the core logic includes a Northbridge module and the first connector is a right angle connector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The computer system as defined in claim 1 wherein the first connector is a right angle connector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
121 words
A computer system comprising: an adaptor board including core logic and power control circuitry on a first side and including a first and a second connector on a second side; a processor board including a CPU and a heat transfer member adjacent the first side; a motherboard adjacent the second side; the first connector having a first portion electrically connected to the second side of the adaptor board and a second portion electrically connected to the processor board, the second portion extending from the second side of the adaptor board to adjacent an edge portion of the first side of the adaptor board; and the second connector electrically connected to the second side of the adaptor board and to the motherboard.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
121 words
A computer system comprising: an adaptor board including core logic and power control circuitry on a first side and including a first and a second connector on a second side; a processor board including a CPU and a heat transfer member adjacent the first side; a motherboard adjacent the second side; the first connector having a first portion electrically connected to the second side of the adaptor board and a second portion electrically connected to the processor board, the second portion extending from the second side of the adaptor board to adjacent an edge portion of the first side of the adaptor board; and the second connector electrically connected to the second side of the adaptor board and to the motherboard.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The computer system as defined in claim 4 wherein the core logic includes a Northbridge module.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The computer system as defined in claim 5 wherein the first connector is a right angle connector.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
143 words
A method of selectively coupling one a plurality of various processor boards to a motherboard comprising the steps of: providing an adaptor board including core logic and power control circuitry on a first side and providing a first and a second connector on a second side; mounting a selected processor board, including a CPU and a heat transfer member, adjacent the first side; mounting the motherboard adjacent the second side; electrically connecting a first portion of the first connector to the second side of the adaptor board; electrically connecting a second portion of the first connector to the processor board, the second portion extending from the second side of the adaptor board to adjacent an edge portion of the first side of the adaptor board; and electrically connecting the second connector to the second side of the adaptor board and to the motherboard.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
143 words
A method of selectively coupling one a plurality of various processor boards to a motherboard comprising the steps of: providing an adaptor board including core logic and power control circuitry on a first side and providing a first and a second connector on a second side; mounting a selected processor board, including a CPU and a heat transfer member, adjacent the first side; mounting the motherboard adjacent the second side; electrically connecting a first portion of the first connector to the second side of the adaptor board; electrically connecting a second portion of the first connector to the processor board, the second portion extending from the second side of the adaptor board to adjacent an edge portion of the first side of the adaptor board; and electrically connecting the second connector to the second side of the adaptor board and to the motherboard.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
170 words
A computer system comprising: a chassis; a microprocessor mounted in the chassis; an input coupled to provide input to the microprocessor; a mass storage coupled to the microprocessor; a display coupled to the microprocessor by a video controller; a memory coupled to provide storage to facilitate execution of computer programs by the microprocessor; an adaptor board including core logic and power control circuitry on a first side and including a first and a second connector on a second side; a processor board including a CPU and a heart transfer member adjacent the first side; a motherboard adjacent the second side; the first connector having a first portion electrically connected to the second side of the adaptor board and a second portion electrically connected to the processor board, the second portion extending from the second side of the adaptor board to adjacent an edge portion of the first side of the adaptor board; and the second connector electrically connected to the second side of the adaptor board and to the motherboard.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
170 words
A computer system comprising: a chassis; a microprocessor mounted in the chassis; an input coupled to provide input to the microprocessor; a mass storage coupled to the microprocessor; a display coupled to the microprocessor by a video controller; a memory coupled to provide storage to facilitate execution of computer programs by the microprocessor; an adaptor board including core logic and power control circuitry on a first side and including a first and a second connector on a second side; a processor board including a CPU and a heart transfer member adjacent the first side; a motherboard adjacent the second side; the first connector having a first portion electrically connected to the second side of the adaptor board and a second portion electrically connected to the processor board, the second portion extending from the second side of the adaptor board to adjacent an edge portion of the first side of the adaptor board; and the second connector electrically connected to the second side of the adaptor board and to the motherboard.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-11-15 | 2007-05-17 | 2007-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-11-15 | 2011-05-17 | 2011-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |