Title :
Multiprocessor validation of the Pentium Pro microprocessor
Author :
Marr, D. ; Thakkar, S. ; Zucker, R.
Author_Institution :
Intel Corp., Hillsboro, OR, USA
Abstract :
The Pentium Pro microprocessor, the latest generation Intel Architecture processor, was designed to be used glue-lessly in multiprocessor (MP) systems. The processor and its associated chipset provide all the features that an MP system requires. Our challenge was to ensure that the Pentium Pro would be MP functional with the expected performance at first silicon. We accomplished this by developing a test methodology with self-checking test templates for validating the processor´s MP features, and using micro-benchmarks and high-level system models to verify MP hardware scalability.
Keywords :
computer architecture; computer testing; formal verification; integrated circuit testing; microprocessor chips; multiprocessing systems; performance evaluation; Intel Architecture processor; Pentium Pro microprocessor; chipset; hardware scalability; high-level system models; microbenchmarks; multiprocessor systems; multiprocessor validation; performance; self-checking test templates; test methodology; Automatic testing; Bridges; Microprocessors; Out of order; Process design; Protocols; Scalability; System buses; System testing; Timing;
Conference_Titel :
Compcon '96. 'Technologies for the Information Superhighway' Digest of Papers
Conference_Location :
Santa Clara, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-7414-8
DOI :
10.1109/CMPCON.1996.501801
