A method of configuring peer devices without the unnecessary delay in boot up time using a compatibility bridge. Upon initiating a configuration cycle, a BIOS initialization scans all peer devices located on the host bus. A watchdog timer times out after a predetermined duration when the intended device...http://www.google.com/patents/US6122677?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6122677 - Method of shortening boot uptime in a computer system
