Fast memory power-on diagnostics using DMA

Details Fast memory power-on diagnostics using DMA Fast memory power-on diagnostics using DMA

1993-12-23

1995-08-29

Kriess, Kevin A.

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371 212, 371 225, G06F 1100, G06F 1122

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054467411

ABSTRACT:
Memory testing is performed by a dedicated hardware system, initialized by a system processor and employing the processor's DMA capability to allow the system to execute other programs without having to wait until memory testing is completed. The same hardware can be utilized as a memory scrubber.

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