Apparatus and method for firmware upgrade in microprocessor-based processing units
作者： Mruthyunjaya Shastry , Gregory Hewes , Zhahong Zhang , Mark Utter
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关键词: Central processing unit 、 Signal 、 Section (archaeology) 、 Firmware 、 Reset (computing) 、 Microprocessor 、 Engineering 、 Process (computing) 、 Upgrade 、 Operating system
摘要: In a device having central processing unit, non-volatile includes pre-boot program section including an upgrade section, boot and functional section. The predetermined location. When is requested, the causes preselected signal to be removed from location in program. process complete, restored During execution of when not present location, then executed. executed response power on or reset signal.
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