发明名称 |
System and method for detecting and using a replacement boot block during initialization by an original boot block |
摘要 |
A unique method and system to update or modify the original boot block of a computer system without endangering the integrity of the system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system that allows for a secondary boot block to be substituted for the original boot block. This is accomplished by having the original boot block check for a replacement secondary boot block as early in the startup code as is feasible. If a valid secondary boot block is found, the startup process is passed to the secondary boot block. The original boot block is maintained, however, so the system can always be recovered.
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申请公布号 |
US6859876(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2005.02.22 |
申请号 |
US20000751187 |
申请日期 |
2000.12.29 |
申请人 |
HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P. |
发明人 |
DYKES DON A.;ARMSTRONG RICHMOND L. |
分类号 |
G06F9/445;(IPC1-7):G06F9/24 |
主分类号 |
G06F9/445 |
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