Motherboard BIOS Memory Configuration Segmentation

The patent segments the memory configuration process into two distinct parts: memory frequency configuration and memory timing configuration. This is achieved by providing separate control interfaces in the BIOS - one for selecting memory frequency options and another for selecting memory timing modes. By dividing the complex configuration task into smaller, more manageable segments, users can easily understand and adjust each parameter independently without being overwhelmed by professional terminology and complex interrelationships.

The patent transforms professional memory timing parameters into user-friendly mode selections. Instead of requiring users to input specific timing values (such as tCL, tRCD, tRP, tRAS), the system provides predefined timing modes (e.g., Standard, Fast, Faster, Fastest) that correspond to different parameter sets. The BIOS automatically translates these mode selections into the appropriate technical parameters, maintaining precise control over memory timing while eliminating the complexity of direct parameter input for users.

The patent applies segmentation by creating separate configuration interfaces for memory frequency and memory timing within the BIOS. The memory frequency configuration allows users to select from frequency options (e.g., 1066MHz, 1333MHz, 1600MHz), while the memory timing configuration provides separate mode selections (e.g., Standard, Fast, Faster, Fastest). This segmented approach reduces interface complexity by preventing the overwhelming combination of all parameters in a single view, while maintaining full configuration capability through the coordinated operation of these separate interfaces.