System boot time reduction method

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2005-07-19

2005-07-19

Padmanabhan, Mano (Department: 2189)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Hierarchical memories

C711S118000, C713S001000, C713S002000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06920533

ABSTRACT:
A system and method to reduce the time for system initializations is disclosed. In accordance with the invention, data accessed during a system initialization is loaded into a non-volatile cache and is pinned to prevent eviction. By pinning data into the cache, the data required for system initialization is pre-loaded into the cache on a system reboot, thereby eliminating the need to access a disk.

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