Abstract: A method for terminating a bus configured to have one or more processors coupled thereto. The method comprises coupling a support member having a termination circuit thereon to a conductor of the bus. In one embodiment, the support member is connected to the bus separately from the processor. In another embodiment, the support member is coupled between the bus and the processor. The support member may include an auxiliary circuit in addition to the termination circuit and may be used to correct, supply, or update signals transmitted on the bus.