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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 13, 2008
Filed:
Apr. 24, 2002
Andrew S. Hwang, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Andrew M. Naylor, Santa Ana, CA (US);
Steven B. Lindsay, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Habib Anthony Abouhossein, Corona Del Mar, CA (US);
Scott Sterling Mcdaniel, Villa Park, CA (US);
Andrew S. Hwang, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Andrew M. Naylor, Santa Ana, CA (US);
Steven B. Lindsay, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Habib Anthony Abouhossein, Corona Del Mar, CA (US);
Scott Sterling McDaniel, Villa Park, CA (US);
Broadcom Corporation, Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
Techniques are disclosed for providing system manageability for computing systems operating under OS-absent conditions. In particular, techniques are disclosed for providing fully functional system management capabilities even when the primary power source for the computing system is disabled. One aspect of the invention relates to a power supply control that facilitates the realization of low power consumption integrated circuit systems. Another aspect of the invention relates to providing fully functional ASF support when operating on auxiliary power. In one embodiment, this is implemented in a local bus adapter/controller that integrates network communication, management, and support features.