Patent ID: 6446153
Filing Date: 2002-09-03
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A computer system comprising:a central processing unit adapted to execute operating system code stored in a first memory area and to execute system management code stored in a second memory area; an embedded controller including a host interface coupled to said central processing unit; a first interrupt output coupled to said central processing unit, said first interrupt output initiates execution of operating system code in said central processing unit and a second interrupt output coupled to said central processing unit, said second interrupt output initiates execution of system management code in said central processing unit; and said embedded controller coupled to at least one system device in said computer system, said central processing unit and said embedded controller communicating via said host interface and said first and second interrupt outputs such that said central processing unit is capable of at least one of monitoring and controlling said system device via said embedded controller during execution of at least one of said operating system code and said system management code.