公开(公告)号：US08527816B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

申请号：US12720929

申请日：2010-03-10

Applicant: James A Lindeman ,  Orlando O'Neill ,  Gary Lee Ruzek ,  Chris Alan Schwendiman

Inventor： James A Lindeman ,  Orlando O'Neill ,  Gary Lee Ruzek ,  Chris Alan Schwendiman

IPC: G06F11/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/0751 ,  G06F11/0745

Abstract: A method, system, and computer usable program product for identifying a defective adapter are provided in the illustrative embodiments. A configuration process of the adapter is initiated, the adapter being coupled with a slot in a data processing system. An indication of the configuration process is activated. A determination is made whether the configuration has completed successfully. The indication is allowed to remain activated responsive to the configuration not completing successfully. The activated indication identifies the defective adapter.

Abstract translation: 在说明性实施例中提供了用于识别有缺陷的适配器的方法，系统和计算机可用程序产品。 启动适配器的配置过程，适配器与数据处理系统中的时隙耦合。 激活配置过程的指示。 确定配置是否已成功完成。 响应于配置未成功完成，该指示被允许保持激活。 激活的指示标识有缺陷的适配器。

公开(公告)号：US20110225446A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-15

申请号：US12720929

申请日：2010-03-10

Applicant: James A. Lindeman ,  Orlando O'Neill ,  Gary Lee Ruzek ,  Chris Alan Schwendiman

Inventor： James A. Lindeman ,  Orlando O'Neill ,  Gary Lee Ruzek ,  Chris Alan Schwendiman

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F11/07

CPC classification number: G06F11/0751 ,  G06F11/0745

Abstract: A method, system, and computer usable program product for identifying a defective adapter are provided in the illustrative embodiments. A configuration process of the adapter is initiated, the adapter being coupled with a slot in a data processing system. An indication of the configuration process is activated. A determination is made whether the configuration has completed successfully. The indication is allowed to remain activated responsive to the configuration not completing successfully. The activated indication identifies the defective adapter.

Abstract translation: 在说明性实施例中提供了用于识别有缺陷的适配器的方法，系统和计算机可用程序产品。 启动适配器的配置过程，适配器与数据处理系统中的时隙耦合。 激活配置过程的指示。 确定配置是否已成功完成。 响应于配置未成功完成，该指示被允许保持激活。 激活的指示标识有缺陷的适配器。

公开(公告)号：US20080263288A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：US11736027

申请日：2007-04-17

Applicant: Christopher H. Austen ,  David A. Larson ,  James A. Lindeman ,  Gary L. Ruzek

Inventor： Christopher H. Austen ,  David A. Larson ,  James A. Lindeman ,  Gary L. Ruzek

IPC: G06F12/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/0757 ,  G06F11/0712 ,  G06F11/0715 ,  G06F2201/815

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-usable medium for probing hypervisor tasks in an asynchronous environment. According to an embodiment of the invention, the partition firmware sends a request for data to the hypervisor. When the hypervisor receives the request for data, the hypervisor returns a taskID that identifies the task allocated to handle the request. Partition firmware records the taskID and a timestamp, which indicates the time in which the hypervisor received the request. A timer is set to measure the amount of time elapsed since the task ID was received by a requesting partition firmware. If the hypervisor has not provided the partition firmware with the requested data after a predetermined time period measured by the timer has elapsed, the partition firmware inquires about the status of the task associated with the taskID. If the task is still running, the partition firmware returns control of the partition to the operating system.

Abstract translation: 用于在异步环境中探测超级管理程序任务的系统，方法和计算机可用介质。 根据本发明的实施例，分区固件向管理程序发送数据请求。 当管理程序接收到数据请求时，管理程序返回一个taskID，该taskID标识分配给处理该请求的任务。 分区固件记录taskID和时间戳，它指示管理程序接收请求的时间。 设置定时器来测量由请求的分区固件接收到任务ID所经过的时间量。 如果管理程序在由定时器测量的预定时间段已经过去之后没有向分配固件提供所请求的数据，则分区固件询问与任务ID相关联的任务的状态。 如果任务仍在运行，则分区固件会将该分区的控制权返回给操作系统。

公开(公告)号：US07302690B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-27

申请号：US10631062

申请日：2003-07-31

Applicant: Bradley Ryan Harrington ,  Stephen Dale Linam ,  James A. Lindeman

Inventor： Bradley Ryan Harrington ,  Stephen Dale Linam ,  James A. Lindeman

IPC: G06F13/24 ,  G06F9/06 ,  G06F11/07

CPC classification number: G06F9/4812 ,  G06F11/3648 ,  G06F2209/481

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer instructions for handling exception vectors by firmware. An exception vector is identified to form an identified exception vector when control is passed from an operating system to the firmware. The identified exception vector is saved to form a saved exception vector. The identified exception vector is then replaced with a substitute vector; and the saved exception vector is restored when control is returned to the operating system to form a restored exception vector. At that point, the restored exception vector is again used to perform error and debugging processes.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过固件处理异常向量的方法，装置和计算机指令。 当控制从操作系统传递到固件时，异常向量被识别以形成识别的异常向量。 确定的异常向量被保存以形成保存的异常向量。 然后将所识别的异常向量替换为替代矢量; 并且当控制返回到操作系统以形成恢复的异常向量时，恢复保存的异常向量。 此时，恢复的异常向量再次用于执行错误和调试过程。

公开(公告)号：US08209683B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-26

申请号：US11736027

申请日：2007-04-17

Applicant: Christopher H. Austen ,  David A. Larson ,  James A. Lindeman ,  Gary L. Ruzek

Inventor： Christopher H. Austen ,  David A. Larson ,  James A. Lindeman ,  Gary L. Ruzek

IPC: G06F9/455 ,  G06F11/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/0757 ,  G06F11/0712 ,  G06F11/0715 ,  G06F2201/815

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-usable medium for probing hypervisor tasks in an asynchronous environment. According to an embodiment of the invention, the partition firmware sends a request for data to the hypervisor. When the hypervisor receives the request for data, the hypervisor returns a taskID that identifies the task allocated to handle the request. Partition firmware records the taskID and a timestamp, which indicates the time in which the hypervisor received the request. A timer is set to measure the amount of time elapsed since the task ID was received by a requesting partition firmware. If the hypervisor has not provided the partition firmware with the requested data after a predetermined time period measured by the timer has elapsed, the partition firmware inquires about the status of the task associated with the taskID. If the task is still running, the partition firmware returns control of the partition to the operating system.

Abstract translation: 用于在异步环境中探测超级管理程序任务的系统，方法和计算机可用介质。 根据本发明的实施例，分区固件向管理程序发送数据请求。 当管理程序接收到数据请求时，管理程序返回一个taskID，该taskID标识分配给处理该请求的任务。 分区固件记录taskID和时间戳，它指示管理程序接收请求的时间。 设置定时器来测量由请求的分区固件接收到任务ID所经过的时间量。 如果管理程序在由定时器测量的预定时间段已经过去之后没有向分配固件提供所请求的数据，则分区固件询问与任务ID相关联的任务的状态。 如果任务仍在运行，则分区固件会将该分区的控制权返回给操作系统。

公开(公告)号：US07089411B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-08

申请号：US10424488

申请日：2003-04-25

Applicant: James A. Lindeman

Inventor： James A. Lindeman

IPC: G06F15/177

CPC classification number: G06F9/4401

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for providing device information to an operating system. A first instance of an open firmware is loaded. Device information is generated for devices in the data processing system using the first instance of the open firmware. An operating system is loaded for the data processing system using the open firmware. A second instance of the open firmware is loaded. The second instance of the open firmware is enabled to provide device information in response to a request from the operating system during runtime operation of the operating system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于向操作系统提供设备信息的方法，装置和计算机指令。 打开固件的第一个实例被加载。 使用打开的固件的第一个实例为数据处理系统中的设备生成设备信息。 使用打开的固件为数据处理系统加载操作系统。 打开固件的第二个实例被加载。 打开固件的第二个实例能够在操作系统的运行时操作期间响应来自操作系统的请求来提供设备信息。