Method and apparatus for providing improved diagnostic functions in a computer system

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PATENT NO 6449735
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08672983

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A memory module including a flash EEPROM memory array designed to be joined to a memory bus of a computer, BIOS processes including system status test processes stored in the array, diagnostic processes stored in the array to provide data indicating malfunctions in the computer, accessing processes stored in the array for calling the system status test processes and the diagnostic processes even though the computer fails to boot, and communication processes stored in the array for transferring results produced by the system status test processes and the diagnostic processes for use in servicing the computer.

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MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC8000 S FEDERAL WAY P O BOX 6 BOISE ID 83707-0006

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Edwards, David A Orangevale, CA 150 5736
Hasbun, Robert N Shingle Springs, CA 55 3531

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