RUNTIME CELL ROW REPLACEMENT IN A MEMORY

    公开(公告)号:US20210191829A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-24

    申请号:US17262696

    申请日:2018-09-15

    Abstract: Runtime memory cell row defect detection and replacement includes detecting in a memory of a computer system operating in a runtime operating system mode, a defective row of memory cells having at least one defective cell. In response to the detection of the defective row, interrupting the operating system of the computer system and, in a runtime system maintenance mode, replacing the defective row of memory cells with a spare row of memory cells as a replacement row of memory cells. Execution of the operating system is then resumed in the runtime operating system mode Other aspects and advantages are described.

    SYSTEM LEVEL ADAPTIVE DTR CONTROL MECHANISM TO EXTEND DYNAMIC TEMPERATURE RANGE

    公开(公告)号:US20240231455A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-11

    申请号:US18558180

    申请日:2021-09-01

    CPC classification number: G06F1/206

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for implementing an adaptive Dynamic Temperature Range (DTR) control mechanism to extend dynamic temperature range. A DTR control manager is provided to initiate retrain/recalibrate high-speed IO (input-output) links without link reset and extend the dynamic temperature range to the entire operating range based on thermal and other conditions. The DTR control manager ensures optimized retraining/recalibration of the link, which is based on system level parameters (like ambient temperature, fan speed, thermal zone of the devices etc.) and other environmental conditions. In some embodiments the mechanism or algorithm of the DTR control manager can be implemented in a BMC (Baseboard Management controller) or the like and hence enables the adaptive DTR solution in an operating system (OS) agnostic and seamless manner.

Patent Agency Ranking