Multi-processing in a BIOS environment

Details Multi-processing in a BIOS environment Multi-processing in a BIOS environment

2007-03-20

2007-03-20

Beausoliel, Robert (Department: 2113)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C714S030000, C714S042000, C714S718000, C713S001000, C713S002000, C711S150000, C711S153000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10602396

ABSTRACT:
A basic input/output system (BIOS) for use in a computer system having a plurality of processors is described. The BIOS is embodied in a computer readable medium as computer program instructions which are operable to facilitate substantially simultaneous operation of the plurality of processors. According to one embodiment, the processors are simultaneously enabled to test of different portions of the system memory.

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