Speedy boot for computer systems
US7568090B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 23, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/4401
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Implementations of speedy boot for computer systems are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, a method of speedy boot for a computer system may include invoking a platform management interrupt (PMI) to soft reset a processor without resetting hardware for the processor. The method may also include bypassing at least some initialization procedures and tests to speed recovery of the computer system to a usable state. The method may also include resetting operating system interfaces and loading the operating system.
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