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Quiescing a manageability engine

US7822978B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 2005
Grant dateOct 26, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/1668
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention are generally directed to a methods, apparatuses, and systems for quiescing a processor bus agent. In one embodiment, a processor initiates the establishment of a protected domain for a computing system. A processor bus agent coupled with the processor is quiesed to reduce the potential for interference with the establishment of the protected domain. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

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