System and method for debugging a target computer using SMBus

Details System and method for debugging a target computer using SMBus System and method for debugging a target computer using SMBus

2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Baderman, Scott T (Department: 2114)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

Reexamination Certificate

active

08010843

ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for debugging a software program, such as BIOS is provided. The methods and systems make use of a debugger application executing on a host computer and configured to communicate with a debugger module executing on a target computer via serial/parallel/USB port of host computer, an adapter and the SMBus of the target computer.

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