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CPU stepping and processor firmware matching mechanism

  • US 6,748,526 B1
  • Filed: 12/29/1999
  • Issued: 06/08/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/29/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for validating processor firmware (“

  • PF”

    ) comprising;

    identifying at least one version of PF;

    identifying at least one version of PF required by at least one processor;

    comparing the version of PF with the version of PF required by the processor to determine whether the PF is compatible with the processor;

    suspending current execution when the PF is incompatible with the processor;

    obtaining a new version of PF; and

    initializing the system in response to the new version of PF.

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