JP3067245U - PCIM / B card and personal computer equipped with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To realize continuous use of all devices and software, which are resources of an existing personal computer, and to construct a new system with the latest specifications in the same personal computer unit, and to switch between multiple systems. It is possible to move simultaneously without any trouble. SOLUTION: This motherboard has at least a CPU and various other devices mounted on a board, and is compatible with a standard for a personal computer PCI I / O card in which a sound modem device, a sound port, and a modem port are connected by cable. A PCIIM / B card having a PCI terminal at an end of the board for mounting in a PCI expansion slot on another motherboard in a computer and a PCI expansion card on another motherboard in a personal computer A personal computer comprising at least one slot mounted in a slot.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention upgrades the personal computer owned by the user as the latest spec equipment, and adds a new system environment within one personal computer to the system environment that previously required multiple personal computers. The present invention relates to a PCI / B card that enables a plurality of system environments to coexist while maintaining the same system environment, and a personal computer provided with the same.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 In recent years, the number of personal computer users has increased dramatically due to the streamlining of work and the improvement of work efficiency, the spread of the Internet, and the advance of digital technology related to graphics and sound, and the market has expanded dramatically.

[0003] With the expansion of the market, the performance of personal computers has made remarkable progress in recent years. In particular, progress in hardware has been remarkable, and the cycle of spec-up for personal computers has become shorter and shorter, and products that have been upgraded every few months are now available on the market. . The same applies to peripheral devices, and devices using new media such as DVD-RAM and devices incorporating new technology such as devices using a USB interface have begun to spread.

[0004] In terms of software, basic software such as an operating system as well as application software is used to improve or modify existing software or to support new hardware technology and software. In the short term, version upgrades are repeated and new software is developed and supplied to the market.

[0005] Under such circumstances, it is considered that many users feel shortage of the specifications of their personal computers in a very short time after purchase. However, in order to eliminate such user dissatisfaction and build an upgraded system desired by the user, purchase a new higher-spec model device corresponding to the system, or purchase a CPU, device, motherboard, etc. It is necessary to upgrade the specifications of the current model by exchanging it to make it compatible with that system, but the cost burden on the user is large regardless of which method is executed. In addition, existing devices, etc. cannot be used due to the specification increase, and if they become unnecessary, they will eventually cause repeated disposal and increase, which is not preferable from the viewpoint of environmental protection and resource protection.

[0006] Also, due to the recent diversification of user orientation, it has become necessary to use a plurality of system environments properly. Multiple personal computers with different system environments from the system environment of this will be added. In this case as well, as in the case described above, the cost burden on the user is large, and the installation of multiple personal computers inevitably increases the occupied space. .

[0007]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 The present invention is to equip a motherboard in an existing personal computer with a PCI M / B card equipped with a personal computer device adopting the latest technology. The purpose is to realize the continuous use of the system and the construction of a new system with the latest specifications in the same personal computer unit, and to be able to operate multiple systems simultaneously without switching.

[0008] Furthermore, the personal computer system can be easily and inexpensively upgraded, the convenience of data processing and the security of data storage can be improved by a server / client system or a mirroring system, and a small office or the like can be realized. It will save space and promote the improvement of the user's personal computer system environment.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The present invention solves the above problems, and the gist of the invention is as follows. (1) A personal computer PC having at least a CPU, a chipset, an I / O chip, an IDE interface, a DIMM slot, a PCI bus for a LAN of a PCI M / B card and a PCI bus having the same specifications as a PCI LAN card on a board. Equipped with two 10 / 100Mbts LAN chips, VGA chip, sound modem device, two USB ports, AGP VGA port, and two LAN ports for I LAN, and cable connection between the sound modem device, sound port, and modem port A PCI M / B card, characterized in that a PCI terminal for mounting in a PCI expansion slot on another motherboard in a personal computer is provided at an end of the board.

(2) A personal computer characterized in that at least one PCI M / B card according to the above (1) is mounted on a PCI expansion slot on another motherboard in the personal computer. .

(3) The personal computer according to the above (2), wherein all hardware and software environments constituting the existing system of the personal computer are upgraded to the latest specifications.

(4) A plurality of different or a plurality of identical operating systems are mounted in a single personal computer unit, and each operating system can be connected to another operating system without switching the operating system. The personal computer according to the above (2) or (3), wherein the personal computer can be accessed and operated simultaneously.

(5) A server / client system is constructed in a single personal computer unit using the plurality of operating systems, the plurality of CPUs, and the HDDs described in the above (4). The personal computer according to any one of the above (2) to (4).

(6) A mirroring system constructed by using a plurality of operating systems and a plurality of CPUs and HDDs described in (4). A personal computer according to claim 1.

(7) One operating system and another operating system access via two on-board LANs mounted on the PCI M / B card described in (1). The personal computer according to any one of (2) to (6).

[0016]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a PCI M / B card of the present invention and a connection between the PCI M / B card, a sound port, and a modem port. FIG. It is a figure showing the state where an M / B card was installed. FIG. 4 shows the connection state of each device mounted on the PCI M / B card and the PCI M / B card when Intel 810 made by Intel Corporation is used for the chipset and AC'97 codec is used for the sound modem device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing a connection state with a motherboard in a personal computer.

As shown in FIG. 1, the PCI M / B card 1 of the present invention conforms to the standard of a PCI I / O card for a personal computer, and includes a CPU (for example, Socks 370 and Socks 7) 2 and a chip set. (For example, Intel 810 manufactured by Intel Corporation) 3, I / O chip 4, two IDE interfaces 5, one DIMM slot 6, a PCI bus for LAN of PCI M / B card 1 and the same specification as PCI LAN card. 10 / 100Mbts LAN chip 7, VGA chip 8, sound modem device (for example, AC'97codec) 9, two USB ports 10, AGP VGA port 11, two LAN ports 12 for PCI LAN of personal computer with Is mounted on the board.

Further, the sound port 13 and the modem port 14 are connected to a sound modem device on the board via a modular cable 15 or the like. Also, the PCI M / B card 1 has a PCI terminal 16 at the end of the board for mounting in a PCI expansion slot 17, as shown in FIG. 2, on a board of an existing motherboard 20 in a personal computer. Via the PCI expansion slot 17 mounted on the PC.

The personal computer devices mounted on the PCI M / B card 1 employ the latest technology, and each device has a GMCH (Graphic Memory Controller HUB) as shown in FIG. ) And ICH (I / O Controller HUB). Therefore, the PCI M / B card 1 has the same performance as the current latest motherboards such as AT, ATX, Micro ATX, LPX, and NLX specifications, which are standard architectures in the current personal computer architecture. , HDD, CD-ROM drive, and the like.

The number of the PCI M / B cards 1 to be mounted is not limited to one. If a plurality of PCI M / B cards 1 are required to construct a system environment required by the user, if the conditions such as the number of free PCI expansion slots 17 and the space in the computer case are satisfied, the PCI M / B By installing two or more cards 1, a desired system environment can be realized.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the PCI M / B card 1 according to the present invention has a PCI expansion slot 17 on another motherboard 20 incorporated in a personal computer, and a PCI terminal at the end of the board. 16 that is equipped with a motherboard such as AT, ATX, Micro ATX, LPX, and NLX specifications as well as IBM, NEC98, and Macintosh that use a dedicated motherboard. This machine can be used as long as it has a PCI expansion slot.

Therefore, the user can upgrade the personal computer, which has conventionally required replacement of the CPU, device, motherboard, and the like, by mounting the PCI M / B card 1 on the motherboard 20 in the personal computer owned by the user or by using the existing PC. When the PCI M / B card 1 is installed, the personal computer can be easily and inexpensively upgraded to the latest specification at that time simply by replacing or adding a new one, and the life of the personal computer is reduced. Can be greatly extended.

Further, by mounting the PCI M / B card 1 capable of supporting such various personal computer architectures as an additional motherboard in the PCI expansion slot 17 of an existing personal computer, A plurality of independent operating systems can be installed in the PC unit of an existing personal computer and operated simultaneously.

The plurality of operating systems may be the same or different, but in any case, the added operating system is installed on a divided hard disk in an existing personal computer. By doing so, it is possible to run another operating system simultaneously as a virtual application without having to switch from one operating system to another in the same unit, which will satisfy the needs of future users. It appears to be.

As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, these operating systems operate as described above via the on-board LAN ports 12 a and 12 b mounted on the PCI M / B card. While the system is running, each other can access each other from the system as shown in FIG.

More specifically, assuming that the existing personal computer system is A and the personal computer system of the PCIM / B card to be added is B, the LAN port 12a connected to the system A as shown in FIG. By directly connecting the LAN port 12b connecting to the system B and the LAN cable 18 with the LAN cable 18, the system A on which the PCI M / B card is mounted via the PCI expansion slot 17 makes the system B a 10 / 100BaseLAN. Recognize and communicate with each other via 10 / 100BaseLAN mounted on the PCI M / B card to realize mutual access of operating systems. This is equivalent to constructing a practical LAN within the same machine. Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, by connecting the two LAN ports 12a, 12b and the HUB 19 with the LAN cable 18, respectively, a normal LAN system including another personal computer system C is constructed. Is also possible.

Further, as described above, since each operating system can operate independently and simultaneously, even if a different operating system is added to the existing personal computer, the resources of the existing personal computer are used. Continued use of a certain main unit or power supply, FDD, HDD, CD-ROM drive and I / O card and all other devices and software without discarding, that is, the main unit, which is all the resources of an existing personal computer, its operating system The first personal computer system can be used as it is while maintaining the current state of the system environment of the system, all application software, all parts, etc. In addition, these power supplies, FDD, CD -Devices such as ROM drives and magneto-optical disks can be used as shared devices for multiple systems.

As described above, the present invention has an effect equivalent to the addition of a plurality of personal computers to an existing personal computer owned by a user, and a social problem of today. It contributes to environmental protection and resource protection.

[0030]

【Example】

 (Example 1) An example for specifically describing the present invention will be described below. As shown in FIG. 2, the PCI M / B card 1 of the present invention is inserted into a PCI expansion slot 17 on a motherboard 20 which is pre-installed in a personal computer owned by a user, and a PCI terminal 16 at an end of the board is inserted. By mounting a plurality of personal computer systems in the same personal computer unit and accessing each other via the on-board LAN, for example, one of the server machines (e.g., mail, LAN, Internet, FAX, etc.) rver) and use the other as a personal computer client machine with the latest technology specifications. The fact that a server client system can be constructed in one personal computer unit in this way not only enhances the convenience of data processing but also enhances the security and enhances the reliability of the user's personal computer machine. In today's situation where communication fees are moving toward a flat-rate system, the office environment and home environment can be improved by constructing multiple systems in one machine. It enables the proposal of a completely new personal computer system, such as the realization of a small office.

(Embodiment 2) The PCI M / B card 1 of the present invention is inserted into a PCI expansion slot 17 on a motherboard 20 previously installed in a personal computer owned by a user as shown in FIG. The existing system, which is equipped with the PCI terminals 16 of some of the components and has low specifications due to the construction of the system, is upgraded to the latest specifications with an operating system with a small load (for example, Linux, AT & T's Unix, etc.). Operating systems (for example, Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 98, etc.) with a large load, and access to each other via an on-board LAN to allow multiple personal computers in a single personal computer unit. Different operating The system was co-exist, it can be used to build a personal computer system having a strong power and diversity scalability.

(Embodiment 3) The PCI M / B card 1 of the present invention is inserted into a PCI expansion slot 17 on a motherboard 20 previously installed in a personal computer owned by a user as shown in FIG. By installing and installing the PCI terminals 16 of each unit and accessing each other by the on-board LAN, two independent systems with two separate CPUs and HDDs are built in one personal computer. In addition to constructing a mirroring system by using one as a mirror server, the burden on both systems is reduced, and the reduction in operating speed not only enhances the convenience of data processing, but also To prevent data loss by copying the same data to both systems. , By increasing the security of the stored data, it makes it possible to increase the reliability of the personal computer machine users.

[0033]

[Effect of the invention]

 By mounting the PCI / B card 1 of the present invention on an existing motherboard 20, unlike an existing upgrade by replacing hardware such as a CPU, a device, and a motherboard, an existing personal computer system owned by a user can be used. By adding multiple latest personal computer systems while maintaining them, upgrading to the latest specifications can be achieved at low cost, easily and in response to a short personal computer cycle, delaying the time for users to update / add personal computers. In addition, by reducing the disposal of personal computers, resources can be saved, the environment can be protected, and a great contribution can be made to society.

In addition, a plurality of operating systems are mounted in the same machine unit, and a plurality of operating systems can be simultaneously operated without switching the system. This has the same effect as adding multiple personal computers to a computer, and enables the construction of a wide variety of system configurations, the expansion of personal computers, and the prevention of an increase in the space occupied by hardware. By reducing the capacity of multiple personal computers to one, it has become possible to achieve the space saving required for current personal computers.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a PCI M / B card of the present invention and a connection between the PCI M / B card, a sound port, and a modem port.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state in which a PCI M / B card of the present invention is mounted on a motherboard in a personal computer.

FIG. 3 (a) shows a method in which two personal computer systems in the same personal computer unit mutually access each other, and FIG. 3 (b) shows two personal computer systems in the same personal computer unit and another. Is a diagram showing how personal computer systems access each other.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing a connection state of each device mounted on the PCI M / B card of the present invention and a connection state between the PCI M / B card and a motherboard in a personal computer.

[Explanation of symbols]

1: PCI M / B card 2: CPU 3: Chipset 4: I / O chip 5: IDE interface 6: DIMM slot 7: 10 / 100Mbts LAN chip 8: VGA chip 9: Sound modem device 10: USB port 11: AGP VGA port 12: LAN port 12a: LAN port 12b: LAN port 13: Sound port 14: Modem port 15: Cable 16: PCI terminal 17: PCI expansion slot 18: LAN cable 19: HUB 20: Motherboard A: Existing personal computer Computer system B: Personal computer system of PCI M / B card C: Other personal computer system

Claims (7)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. At least a CPU, a chipset, an I / O chip, an IDE interface, a DI
MM slot, PCI M / B card for LAN and PC
Two 10/20 for personal computer PCI LAN with a PCI bus of the same specification as the I LAN card
PCI I / O for personal computer equipped with 100Mbts LAN chip, VGA chip, sound modem device, two USB ports, AGP VGA port, and two LAN ports, and cable-connected the sound modem device, sound port, and modem port A motherboard that complies with the card standard, and is provided on another motherboard in a personal computer.
A PCI M / B card comprising a PCI terminal at an end of a board for mounting in an expansion slot. 2. A personal computer comprising at least one PCI M / B card according to claim 1 inserted into a PCI expansion slot on another motherboard in the personal computer. 3. The personal computer according to claim 2, wherein all hardware and software environments constituting the existing system of the personal computer are upgraded to the latest specifications. 4. A plurality of different or plural identical operating systems are mounted in one personal computer unit, and other operating systems are accessed from each operating system without switching the operating system, 4. The personal computer according to claim 2, wherein the personal computer can be operated simultaneously. 5. A server / client system constructed in one personal computer unit using a plurality of operating systems according to claim 4 and a plurality of CPUs and HDDs. The personal computer according to any one of the above. 6. A mirroring system built in a unit of one personal computer using a plurality of operating systems according to claim 4 and a plurality of CPUs and HDDs. A personal computer according to claim 1. 7. The PCI of claim 1, wherein one operating system and another operating system are
The personal computer according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the personal computer is accessed via two on-board LANs mounted on the M / B card.