Method and apparatus for establishing safe processor operating points in connection with a secure boot
US7370189B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method is provided for establishing safe processor operating points. Some embodiments may include a tamper resistant storage element that stores information regarding one or more operating points of an adjustable processor operating parameter. Some embodiments may further include an element to determine what the current processor operating point is of the operating parameter, and an element to compare the current operating point of the operating parameter with the stored information.
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