Method and apparatus for providing revision identification...

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2006-07-11

2006-07-11

Elamin, A. (Department: 2116)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Digital data processing system initialization or configuration

C713S002000, C713S500000, C714S006130, C714S011000, C710S062000

Reexamination Certificate

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07076643

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting and reporting revision identification numbers (“rev IDs”). When the revision identifier of hardware that the computer is built out of changes, this can impact the actual and/or perceived stability of the computer. In some embodiments, devices may include a programmable register, which may be programmed to a revision identifier. This number may be the revision identifier of a previous version of this hardware that was originally incorporated in the system design.

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