Abstract: A thermal management that redirects the target of read transactions from a thermally failed Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) in one mirror, to the corresponding DIMM in the other mirror. The memory controller or MCH would effectively bias the read transactions toward the mirror that is best able to respond based on thermal feedback. Likewise, this may be used as a temporary redirection that continues for only as long as was required to reduce the operating temperature in the failing DIMM.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to resource management of memory using information regarding the physical state of the memory device(s), and, more specifically, to attempting to reduce the heat dissipation of a memory device by managing the contents of the memory device.

Abstract: A memory system includes multiple memory modules, which communicate with a memory controller over one or more channels. When a memory module receives an initialization command from a processor or the memory controller, the memory module performs an initialization procedure of the memory locations associated with the memory module. In an embodiment, at least a portion of the initialization procedure is performed in parallel with the other memory modules performing initialization procedures. Each memory module may include a buffer module, which receives the initialization command, and generates and sends data packets with the initialization data to the memory locations. A memory module also can receive a test command from the processor or memory controller, which causes the memory module to read data from the memory locations, compare that data with expected data, and keep track of any errors that may occur.