Patent ID: 7076671
Filing Date: 2006-07-11
Classification: G06F,Y02D

Abstract:
1. A method for managing an operating frequency of processors in a multi-processor computer system, said method comprising the steps of: operating a first processor at a first frequency, said first processor requiring a first level of performance, wherein said first processor consumes a first portion of a thermal and power budget in said multi-processor computer system based upon said first level of performance; operating a second processor at a second frequency, said second processor requiring a second level of performance, wherein said second processor consumes a second portion of the thermal and power budget in said multi-processor computer system based upon said second level of performance; and using manual adjustment means, modulating at least one of said first frequency and said second frequency in said multi-processor based computer system to maintain the thermal and power budget in said multi-processor computer system and optimize performance in said multi-processor computer system.