Abstract:
Provided is a device for use in a memory module coupled to a host memory controller over a bus, comprising memory module control logic to generate a request signal to a host memory controller having a pulse width greater than or equal to a minimum pulse width, wherein the minimum pulse width comprises a number of clock cycles needed to guarantee that the host memory controller detects the request signal, and wherein the pulse width of the request signal indicates at least one function in addition to the request signal to the host memory controller.
Abstract:
Memory channel training parameters are function of electrical characteristics of memory devices, processor(s) and memory channel(s). Training steps can be skipped if the BIOS can determine that the memory devices, motherboard and processor have not changed since the last boot. Memory devices contain a serial number for tracking purposes and most motherboards contain a serial number. Many processors do not provide a mechanism by which the BIOS can track the processor. Described herein are techniques that allow the BIOS to track a processor and detect a swap without violating privacy/security requirements.
Abstract:
Memory channel training parameters are function of electrical characteristics of memory devices, processor(s) and memory channel(s). Training steps can be skipped if the BIOS can determine that the memory devices, motherboard and processor have not changed since the last boot. Memory devices contain a serial number for tracking purposes and most motherboards contain a serial number. Many processors do not provide a mechanism by which the BIOS can track the processor. Described herein are techniques that allow the BIOS to track a processor and detect a swap without violating privacy/security requirements.