Computer boot operation utilizing targeted boot diagnostics
US7519866B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99957
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method utilizes targeted boot diagnostics in connection with a boot operation to automate the handling of hardware failures detected during startup or initialization of a computer. In particular, in response to detection of a failure after initiation of and during performance of a boot operation, a targeted diagnostic operation is initiated on at least one hardware device in the computer in response to detecting the failure, such that after the targeted diagnostic operation is initiated, the boot operation may be completed.
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