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Apparatus and method to determine cause of failed boot sequence to improve likelihood of successful subsequent boot attempt

US5974546A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 8, 1997
Grant dateOct 26, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/2284
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for improving the probability of a successful, subsequent attempt to boot a computer system after a failed system boot. The method comprises the steps of: (a) identifying a cause of the failed system boot; and (b) modifying parameters related to an identified cause of a failed system boot and/or taking evasive action based on an identified cause of a failed system boot.

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