Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing for serially transmitting partitioning information between system partitions, and between system partitions and the corresponding data processing resources. Serial transmission may allow the partitioning information to be transmitted using a single I/O ASIC pin, and a single PC board trace. In addition to reducing the required number of I/O ASIC pins and PC board traces, the present invention may increase the overall reliability of the partitioning mechanism.

Abstract: An improved stud wall structure comprising a folded T-shaped windstrip brace member installed in a saw kerf extending diagonally across the structure for substantially eliminate racking. The T-shaped brace member has a double layer top member portion and a pair of spaced apart flanges extending substantially perpendicularly from said top member portion. The flanges are unconnected at their respective outwardly extending edges, and fasteners such as nails driven through the brace member wedge the unconnected flanges against the sides of the saw kerf to hold the brace member in place on the structure.