Auto-configuration is the automatic
configuration of devices without manual intervention, without any need for software configuration programs or
jumpers. Ideally, auto-configuring devices should just "plug and play". Autoconfiguration has been made common because of the low cost of
microprocessors and other
embedded controller[?] devices.
Configurations may be stored in NVRAM, loaded by a host processor, or negotiated at system initialization time. In some cases, hot pluggable[?] devices may be able to renegotiate their configuration.
Example of auto-configuring devices:
Example of auto-configuring devices and protocols:
See also:
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