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System for executing a post having primary and secondary subsets, wherein the secondary subset is executed subsequently to the primary subset in the background setting

Patent number: 6725368

Abstract: A method and apparatus for executing a power on self test includes executing a primary subset of POST tests during initial startup of a computer, and executing a secondary subset of non-essential POST tests transparent to a user at a later time. The secondary subset of POST tests may be performed after a period of computer inactivity.

Type: Grant

Filed: December 9, 1999

Date of Patent: April 20, 2004

Assignee: Gateway, Inc.

Inventor: Frank W. Liebenow