chipsec.modules.common.prochot module

PROCHOT Configuration Test

This module will verify that the MSR_POWER_CTL.PROCHOT_LOCK bit is set for all threads.

It will also verify the following field programming if defined for the platform: - ENABLE_BIDIR_PROCHOT - DIS_PROCHOT_OUT - PROCHOT_RESPONSE

Reference: EDS Volume 2 Platform PSCS / FAS

usage:

chipsec_main -m common.prochot

Examples:

>>> chipsec_main.py -m common.prochot

This module will only run on certain server platforms that have defined MSR_POWER_CTL.PROCHOT_LOCK.

Note

If FAILURE, check for possible Setup options or other configuration settings

Warning

Running this module in EFI Shell may not verify all threads