Data processing system and method for automatic recovery from an unsuccessful boot
US6421792B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/1417
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A data processing system and method are disclosed for automatically recovering from an unsuccessful boot of the system. A boot of the system is initiated utilizing a first boot code stored in a first storage location. A determination is made regarding whether the boot was successful. If a determination is made that the boot was unsuccessful, a boot is reattempted utilizing a second boot code stored in a second storage device.
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