| 摘要 |
<p>This is a method and system to lock and release modules on computing devices. The system may include: An automatic lock system for modules (160, 162) on a computing device (100), the system comprising: a processor connected to a system bus; an input means connected to the processor by the system bus; an output means connected to the processor by the system bus; and a module that inserts into the computing device and is connected to the system bus; a module controller that controls the module and is connected to the system bus; a latch (134) that locks and releases the module to and from the computing device; and a subsystem that controls the latch. The system may also include a basic input/output system (BIOS). The subsystem may include: a means to determine whether the module is being accessed by the processor; a means to communicate to the module controller to terminate input/output activity; a means to remove a plurality of device drivers for the module from the BIOS; and a means to inform an operating system that the module is removed. The module may include: a battery system, a media bay module (162), a CD-ROM, a hard disk drive, a floppy disk drive, and a magneto-optical drive. Other devices, systems and methods are also disclosed. <IMAGE></p> |
