System and method for executing a fast reset of a computer...

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2005-11-08

2005-11-08

Browne, Lynne H. (Department: 2116)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Digital data processing system initialization or configuration

C713S002000, C710S260000

Reexamination Certificate

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06963970

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for implementing a fast reset of a computer system is described. In one implementation, the fast reset is implemented by adding a new ResetType to the EFIResetSystem( ) function. In particular, a third ResetType, i.e., “EfiResetFast” (FAST option), is added, which is passed as a parameter when calling the EFIResetSystem( ) function. In another implementation, the fast reset is implemented using a new EFI function, referred to herein as “EFIResetFast( )”. In either implementation, in response to a fast reset, the firmware skips several steps typically performed, including some of the core firmware construction, single cell initialization, memory testing, memory re-initialization, and partition creation, and proceeds directly to transfer of control of the platform to a software interface disposed between an OS and firmware.

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EFI 1.1, Speedy Boot Specification, Draft for Review, Version 0.9; Jun. 5, 2001; 11 pages; Intel.

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