FR2885443A1 - Multi-display card display method for computer system, involves controlling image processing of display cards connected together using connector, separately to output video signal - Google Patents

Abstract

The method involves connecting display cards (31,41) inserted inside respective socket (11,21) using a connector (50), for transmitting data between the display cards. The image processing of the display card is controlled separately using chipset (10,20), to output a video signal. An independent claim is included for display apparatus.

Description

SR 26875 TW / DB 2885443

  BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a screen and a method for displaying the same, and more particularly to a screen for a screen. multiple display card and a method of displaying it.

Description of the Related Art

  High definition dynamic image technology and three-dimensional computer games have advanced at a staggering pace in recent times.

  There is a continuing need to provide faster image processing to handle ever larger amounts of data in order to satisfy the demand of consumers and producers of this type of technology. For a computer system, a display card is the main device for performing the image processing. In order to speed up processing speeds, it is not only necessary to increase the capabilities of the Display Unit's GPU, but also to use multiple display cards .

  Reference is made in FIG. 1 to a system architecture according to the prior art, that is to say the architecture of a SLI ("Scalable Link Interface"). In SLI technology, SR 26875 TW / DB 2885443 there are two display cards inserted on a motherboard. A "chipset" or "chipset" north bridge 70 on the motherboard provides a first socket interface 71 ("socket") and a second socket interface 72 has a separate PCI-E (PCI-Express ") interface. A first display card 81 is inserted into the first connection interface 71 and a second display card 82 is inserted into the second connection interface 72. In addition, a connector 90 is connected between the first display card 81 and the second display board 82 for transmitting data between the first display board 81 and the second display board 82.

  Further, each GPU of the first display board 81 and the second display board 82 provides support for the communication protocols, and the first display board 81 and the second display board 82 also provide a support for a high speed digital interface for connecting a connector 90 for transmitting data between the first display board 81 and the second display board 82 thereby controlling dynamic load balancing, advanced rendering and synthesis between the first display card 81 and the second display card 82.

  However, the North Bridge 70 chipset provides two PCI-Ex16 connection interfaces to allow the insertion of both display cards. This causes a heavy workload for the north 70 bridge chipset.

  The inventor of the present invention recognizes that the above disadvantage should be corrected and specific efforts have been made to research in this field. The present invention is presented with a well-founded design and good effect to solve the above problems.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a screen for a multiple display card and a display method thereof for performing SLI ("Scalable Link Interface") technology by means of video games. Multiple chips to increase the work efficiency of image processing cards.

  To achieve the above purpose, a method for displaying a multiple display card includes: (a) inserting a first display card into a first connection interface, wherein the first connection interface is controlled via a first set of chips; (b) inserting a second display board into a second connection interface, the second connection interface being controlled via a second set of chips; (c) connecting the first display board with the second display board via a connector; and (d) outputting a video signal; the first display board and the second display board being separately controlled via the first set of chips and the second set of chips for performing the image processing, and the first display board and the second display card cooperating via the connector to output a video signal.

  To achieve the above-mentioned objective, a screen for a multiple display card includes: a first chipset with at least a first connection interface; a second chipset with at least a second connection interface; a first display card inserted in the first connection interface; a second display card inserted in the second connection interface; and a connector connected between the first display board and the second display board for transmitting data between the first display board and the second display board; the first display board and the second display board being separately controlled via the first set of chips and the second set of chips for performing the image processing, and the first display board and the second display board cooperating via the connector to output a video signal.

  It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are examples, and are intended to provide a further explanation of the invention as claimed. Other advantages and features of the invention will emerge more clearly on reading SR 26875 TW / DB 2885443

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Brief description of the drawings

  Figure 1 is a system architecture according to the prior art; and Fig. 2 is a system architecture according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to Figure 2, which is a system architecture according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The present invention provides a screen for providing support for a Scalable Link Interface (SLI) technology, which includes a first chipset (10), a second chipset (20), a first display card (31), a second display card 41 and a connector 50.

  In addition, a first connection interface 11 and a second connection interface 21 are separately supported via the first chipset 10 and the second chipset 20, so the first chipset 10 is a north bridge chipset. and the second chipset 20 is a southern bridge chipset. In addition, the first connection interface 11 and the second connection interface 21 are PCI-E ("PCIExpress") interfaces according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  A first display card 31 is inserted into the first connection interface 11, a second display card 41 is inserted into the second connection interface 21, and a connector 50 is connected between the first card display 31 and the second display card 41 for transmitting data between the first display card 31 and the second display card 41.

  In addition, both the first display board 31 and the second display board 41 provide support for the SLI operations, each of the GPUs of the first display board 31 and the second display board 41 (not shown in the figure) provides support for protocol communications. The first display board 31 and the second display board 41 also provide support for a high speed digital interface (not shown in the figure) for transmitting data.

  In addition, the first display card 31 and the second display card 32 are separately controlled via the first set of chips 10 and the second set of chips 20 to perform the image processing, and the connector 50 is connected between the first display board 31 and the second display board 41 for transmitting data between the first display board 31 and the second display board 41 for controlling the dynamic load balancing, the advanced rendering and a summary between the first display card 31 and the second display card 41 In addition, when a video signal is outputted through the first display card 31, the second display card 41 will share the amount of data processed.

  As mentioned above, the present invention provides two chipsets with PCI-Ex16 connection interfaces for inserting two matching display cards. Both chipsets are processed separately to increase the efficiency of image processing.

  Although the present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiment of the latter, it will be understood that the invention is not limited to the details of the latter. Various substitutions and modifications have been proposed in the foregoing description, and others will occur to those skilled in the art. Therefore, such substitutions and modifications must be encompassed within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims (11)

  A method of displaying a multiple display card, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: (a) inserting a first display card (31) into a first connection interface ( 11), the first connection interface (11) being controlled via a first set of chips (10); (b) inserting a second display board (41) into a second connection interface (21), the second connection interface (21) being controlled via a second set of chips (20); (c) connecting the first display board (31) with the second display board (41) via a connector (50); and (d) outputting a video signal; the first display board (31) and the second display board (41) being separately controlled via the first set of chips (10) and the second set of chips (20) for performing image processing, and the first display board (31) and the second display board (41) cooperating via the connector (50) for outputting a video signal.   A method of displaying a multi-display card according to claim 1, wherein the first connection interface (11) and the second connection interface (21) are PCI-E interfaces.   SR 26875 TW / DB 2885443 A method of displaying a multi-display card according to claim 2, wherein a specification of the PCI-E interface is PCI-Ex16.   The method of displaying a multiple display card according to claim 1, wherein the first chipset is a north bridge chipset (70) and the second chipset is a south bridge chipset.   A method of displaying a multi-display card according to claim 1, wherein the video information is outputted via the first display card (31).   The method of displaying a multi-display card according to claim 1, wherein in step (d), the first display card (31) and the second display card (41) cooperate via the connector (50) by means of operating loads of the first display board (31) and the second display board (41), balanced via a driver.   7. Screen for a multiple display card, characterized in that it comprises: a first set of chips (10) with at least a first connection interface (11); a second chipset (20) with at least a second connection interface (21); a first display card (31) inserted in the first connection interface (11); SR 26875 TW / DB 2885443 a second display card (41) inserted into the second connection interface (21); and a connector (50) connected between the first display board (31) and the second display board (41) for transmitting data between the first display board (31) and the second display board (41). ); the first display board (31) and the second display board (41) being separately controlled via the first set of chips (10) and the second set of chips (20) for performing image processing, and the first display board (31) and the second display board (41) cooperating via the connector (50) for outputting a video signal.   The display for a multi-display card according to claim 7, wherein the first connection interface (11) and the second connection interface (21) are PCI-E interfaces.   The display for a multi-display card according to claim 8, wherein a specification of the PCI-E interface is an PCI-Ex16.   The display for a multi-display card according to claim 7, wherein the first chipset (10) is a north bridge chipset (70) and the second chipset (20) is a bridge chipset. South.   The display for a multi-display card according to claim 7, wherein the video signal SR 26875 is outputted via the first display card.