System independent interface for performance counters

Details System independent interface for performance counters System independent interface for performance counters

1994-08-16

1996-07-16

Beausoliel, Jr., Robert W.

39518401, 39518313, G01R 3128

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ABSTRACT:
In a computer system, events indicative of the performance of the system are generated by system hardware and software. A user requests control of counters of different designs for counting the events. If the request for control of the counters is granted, a set of events is selected for monitoring according to predetermined attributes which characterize the events. A determination is made if the events of the set are valid, and they are determined to be valid, each event of the set are coupled to a corresponding one of the counters. The counters are then enabled to count the events of the set.

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