Patent ID: 6038667
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
In a computer system including a central processor unit, said central processor being plugged into a first socket on a first circuit board, said central processor unit having respective address signals, data signals and a plurality of control signals coupled thereto through said first socket, said plurality of control signals provided to/from said central processor unit on a respective plurality of control signal lines including a first control signal line being one of said respective plurality of control signal lines, said first control signal line including a first control signal, a method for enhancing the security of said computer system, said method comprising:removing said central processor unit from said first socket;replacing said central processor by plugging a second circuit board into said first socket, said second circuit board further having a second socket substantially identical to said first socket;plugging said central processor unit into said second socket on said second circuit board; andintercepting said first control signal.