Abstract:
A memory initialization method for a plurality of memories. The memories are initialized according to predetermined initial parameters. A first quantity of the memories is detected. Optimum parameters are set according hardware information of the memories. The memories are re-initialized according to the optimum parameters. A second quantity of the memories is detected. The parameters for memory initialization are adjusted when the first quantity and the second quantity are different.
Abstract:
A method for facilitating read completion in a computer system supporting write posting operations. A posted memory write and its associated tag both need to be buffered, where the associated tag is designated to a master of a local bus originating the posted memory write. When a read request moving in an opposite direction of the posted memory write is detected, the read request is checked to identify which master of the local bus is addressed. A destination tag is then assigned to the read request contingent upon the currently addressed master. Further, the destination tag of the read request is compared with the associated tag of the posted memory write. If the destination tag of the read request differs from the associated tag of the posted memory write, the read request can be completed directly regardless of the outstanding posted writes.
Abstract:
A computer system with power management and the method thereof. First, the CPU outputs a power management signal to the south bridge. The south bridge responds with a stop clock signal, and then the CPU responds with a stop grant message. The north bridge receives and analyzes the stop grant message to identify a power supply mode. If the power supply mode is to suspend the main power supplied from the power supply, the north bridge outputs a state transition signal to the peripheral, which then responds with an acknowledge signal. The north bridge passes the stop grant message to the south bridge after receiving the acknowledge signal. The south bridge receives the stop grant message and outputs a power control signal accordingly. The power supply receives the power control signal for suspending the corresponding power accordingly.