Systems and methods for CPU repair

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery – Data processing system error or fault handling – Reliability and availability

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C714S006130, C714S710000, C714S711000

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07917804

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for repairing a processor are provided. In one embodiment, a method for repairing a processor is provided that includes, for example, the steps of initializing and executing an operating system, determining that a cache element is faulty, and swapping in a spare cache element for said faulty cache element while the operating system is executing.

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