System and method for testing memory during boot operation...

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2007-01-09

2007-01-09

Elamin, A. (Department: 2116)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Digital data processing system initialization or configuration

Loading initialization program

C711S141000, C711S142000, C711S143000, C711S145000, C714S014000, C714S036000, C714S718000

Reexamination Certificate

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10385135

ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses an information handling system that reduces POST time in a boot operation. The information handling system includes a processor, a memory and a BIOS unit. The BIOS also includes memory test pointer and a test block size indicator. During the POST routine, the BIOS tests at least one test block during at least one idle period.

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