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Method and apparatus for configuring a computer system

  • US 6,397,327 B1
  • Filed: 03/19/1999
  • Issued: 05/28/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/19/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of performing a start-up routine, the method comprising:

  • receiving, by a host, an identifier from a peripheral having a local bus;

    executing a driver corresponding to the identifier, wherein the driver communicates with the peripheral for performing the following steps;

    determining a set of local devices coupled to the peripheral;

    modifying a registry file in the host based on the set of local devices; and

    completing the start-up routine using the registry file after the step of modifying.

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