Patent ID: 6314515
Filing Date: 2001-11-06
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A method for resetting multiple processors in a computer system that includes a primary processor which commences operation on reset of said computer system, a secondary processor which enters a hold state on reset of said computer system, means coupled to said primary and said secondary processors for allowing said hold state of said secondary processor to be terminated, means for storing a redirection vector, means for storing a start-up program which includes as one step determining whether said redirection vector is to be utilized, and means for storing initialization code for initializing said secondary processor, the method comprising:said primary processor commencing said start up program and not utilizing said stored redirection vector;said primary processor completing appropriate hardware initialization of said computer system;said primary processor placing a redirection vector pointing to said secondary processor initialization code in said redirection vector storing means;said primary processor activating said secondary processor;said secondary processor commencing said start-up program and utilizing said stored redirection vector;said secondary processor transferring operation to said initialization code pointed to by said redirection vector; andsaid secondary processor executing said initialization code.