Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for changing a display refresh rate in an active period. In operation, a request is received to change a display refresh rate. Further, in response to the request, the display refresh rate is changed in an active period during which pixels are being written to a display device.

Abstract: A method and system for upgrading a software component in a computing device are disclosed. Specifically, one embodiment of the present invention sets forth a method, which includes the steps of storing a first software component in a first memory segment, maintaining a second software component in a second memory segment, wherein the second software component enables the computing device to boot up, and modifying at least one of a plurality of address lines to access the second memory segment after exiting a reset condition, if the execution of the first software component fails to satisfy a predetermined test condition.

Abstract: A bandwidth-driven system, method, and computer program product are provided for changing a refresh rate of a display system. In use, a bandwidth associated with a display system is identified. To this end, a refresh rate of the display system may be changed for controlling the bandwidth.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are presented for providing access to graphics processor central processing unit (CPU) cores, to both a graphics processor and a central processing unit. In operation, access is provided to a plurality of central processing unit cores of a graphics processor, to both the graphics processor and a central processing unit. Additionally, first requests are received from the central processing unit to execute first code utilizing at least one of the central processing unit cores of the graphics processor. Furthermore, second requests are received from the graphics processor to execute second code utilizing at least one of the central processing unit cores of the graphics processor. Still yet, there is arbitrating among the first requests and the second requests.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for changing a refresh rate of a display system. In use, an aspect of hardware of a display system is identified. To this end, a refresh rate of the display system may be changed based on the identified aspect.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for changing a display refresh rate. A first register is provided for storing at least one first refresh parameter in association with a first refresh rate. Additionally, a second register is provided for storing at least one second refresh parameter in association with a second refresh rate. Furthermore, logic is in communication with the first register and the second register. Such logic is adopted for selecting the first refresh parameter or the second refresh parameter, for the purpose of reducing artifacts resulting from a change from the first refresh rate and the second refresh rate.