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Method and apparatus for synchronizing clocks prior to the execution of a flush operation

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6024729
A multiprocessor system is described which includes a clock signal energizing the processor and a different clock signal energizing the main memory, comprising: synchronizing means for synchronizing the clock signal energizing the second processor with the different signal energizing the main memory; and means for flushing the desired page of data from the cache of the second processor to the main memory for storage therein when the synchronizing means completes the synchronization of the clock signal energizing the second processor with the clock signal energizing the main memory, the desired page of data stored in the main memory being utilized by the first processor in the execution of an instruction.
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corp., Armonk, NY
Patent Number(s):
US 4827401
OSTI ID:
6024729
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English