Booting method for multi-processor computer
US6058475A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F15/177
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for booting a multi-processor computer. If a normal boot attempt fails, different processors are selected, one-at-a-time, for performing the boot routine. During the boot routing, all other processors are held inactive. After boot, processors are tested for health. Non-healthy processors are held inactive, and healthy processors are activated as usual.
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