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Hardware function isolating during slow mode initial program loading

  • US 20070220335A1
  • Filed: 02/28/2006
  • Published: 09/20/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A computer implemented method for performing a diagnostic in hardware components, the method comprising:

  • starting a slow mode initial program loading in a hardware component located in a data processing system, wherein the hardware component contains a diagnostic routine that is run during the slow mode initial program loading;

    determining if the diagnostic routine fails during the slow mode initial program loading; and

    responsive to a determination that diagnostic routine fails, isolating the diagnostic routine, wherein when isolated the diagnostic routine is prevented from functioning during operation of the hardware component.

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