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System and method for managing memory errors in an information handling system

US7945815B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 2007
Grant dateMay 17, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/2284
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for handling memory defects during the POST phase and memory calibration in single processor and multiprocessor information handling systems is disclosed whereby information regarding the location of a known memory defect is utilized to optimize the performance of an information handling system. Memory defects within system memory are identified and replaced during operation with error free memory space.

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