Computer with periodic full power-on self test
US5978913A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/4401
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fast boot computer which has three user-selectable modes of performing POST operations. The user can select full POST or quick POST be performed, as in conventional computers. However, he can also select an intermediate mode, wherein the full POST is performed if and only if a given number of days (as programmed by the user) have elapsed since the last full POST operation. This permits users to set their own trade-off between fast boot operation and maximum reliability.
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