Operating system independent

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2005-03-15

2005-03-15

Baderman, Scott (Department: 2114)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C714S036000, C713S001000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06868507

ABSTRACT:
A system and method of using of diagnostic procedures through a firmware interface in a processing system are described. A first physical area of a memory may store one or more diagnostic modules comprising machine-readable instructions for performing one or more diagnostic procedures of a processing system. A second physical area of the memory may store an operating system capable of initiating execution of the one or more diagnostic procedures through the firmware interface.

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