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Firmware developer user interface with break command polling

US7386712B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 2003
Grant dateJun 10, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/4416
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for providing a firmware developer user interface in a multi-nodal computer system comprises polling for a break command during boot of a multi-nodal computer system and invoking a firmware developer user interface when the break command is encountered.

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