Method and system for utilizing graphics memory to provide storage for video BIOS initialization
US6963344B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 24, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/4411
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer implemented method for utilizing graphics memory of a computer system to provide storage for video BIOS initialization. Video BIOS memory is accessed to execute video BIOS initialization routines. A portion of graphics memory is configured for access by the video BIOS initialization routines. Program execution data from the video BIOS initialization routines is then stored in the portion of graphics memory. The program execution data is stored prior to a completion of a video BIOS power on self test.
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