INITIALIZATION OF GPU USING ROM-BASED INITIALIZATION UNIT AND PROGRAMMABLE MICROCONTROLLER
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1. A computer-implemented method for performing initialization operations for a graphics processing unit (GPU), the method comprising:
- detecting an error while performing one or more initialization operations;
releasing a holdoff on a communication link that couples the GPU to a memory bridge; and
causing debug output to be displayed to a user that indicates the error.
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Abstract
An approach is disclosed for performing initialization operations for a graphics processing unit (GPU). The approach includes detecting errors while performing one or more initialization operations. Further, the approach includes releasing a holdoff on a communication link that couples the GPU to a memory bridge and causing debug output to be displayed to a user that indicates the error.
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20 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method for performing initialization operations for a graphics processing unit (GPU), the method comprising:
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detecting an error while performing one or more initialization operations; releasing a holdoff on a communication link that couples the GPU to a memory bridge; and causing debug output to be displayed to a user that indicates the error. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An initialization unit of a graphics card configured to:
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detect an error while performing one or more initialization operations; release a holdoff on a communication link in response to the detected error; and cause debug output to be displayed to a user that indicates the error. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A computing device comprising:
a graphics processing unit (GPU) having an initialization unit, wherein the initialization unit is configured to; detect an error while performing one or more initialization operations; release a holdoff on a communication link that couples the GPU to a memory bridge; and cause debug output to be displayed to a user that indicates the error. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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