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US20040193754A1
US20040193754A1 US10/401,411 US40141103A US2004193754A1 US 20040193754 A1 US20040193754 A1 US 20040193754A1 US 40141103 A US40141103 A US 40141103A US 2004193754 A1 US2004193754 A1 US 2004193754A1
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  • the invention relates generally to memory management and, more particularly, to prefetching data to a cache in a direct memory access (DMA) mechanism.
  • DMA direct memory access
  • a DMA mechanism is to move information from one type of memory to another.
  • the DMA mechanism such as a DMA engine or DMA controller also moves information from a system memory to a local store of a processor.
  • a DMA command tries to move information from the system memory to the local store of the processor, there is going to be some delay in fetching the information from the system memory to the local store of the processor.
  • the present invention provides a method and an apparatus for prefetching data from a system memory to a cache for a direct memory access (DMA) mechanism in a computer system.
  • a DMA mechanism is set up for a processor.
  • a load access pattern of the DMA mechanism is detected.
  • At least one potential load of data is predicted based on the load access pattern.
  • the data is prefetched from a system memory to a cache before a DMA command requests the data.
  • FIG. 1 shows a block diagram illustrating a single processor computer system adopting a cache along with a direct memory access (DMA) mechanism;
  • DMA direct memory access
  • FIG. 2 shows a block diagram illustrating a multiprocessor computer system adopting a cache along with a DMA mechanism
  • FIG. 3 shows a flow diagram illustrating prefetching mechanism applicable to a DMA mechanism as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the reference numeral 100 generally designates a single processor computer system adopting a cache in a direct memory access (DMA) mechanism.
  • the single processor computer system 100 comprises a synergistic processor complex (SPC) 102 , which includes a synergistic processor unit (SPU) 104 , a local store 106 , and a memory flow controller (MFC) 108 .
  • the single processor computer system also includes an SPU's L 1 cache (SL 1 cache) 109 and a system memory 110 .
  • the SPC 102 is coupled to the SL 1 cache 109 via a connection 112 .
  • the SL 1 cache 109 is coupled to the system memory 110 via a connection 114 .
  • the MFC 108 functions as a DMA controller.
  • the load access pattern generally contains information on the data being transferred.
  • the load access pattern can be used to predict future data transfers and prefetch data to the SL 1 cache 109 before the MFC 108 actually requests the data.
  • the MFC 108 does not have to go all the way back to the system memory 110 to retrieve the data. Instead, the MFC 108 accesses the SL 1 cache 109 to retrieve the data and transfer the data to the local store 106 .
  • the MFC 108 checks the SL 1 cache 109 first for any data. If there is a hit, the MFC 108 transfers the data from the SL 1 cache 109 to the local store 106 . If there is a miss, the MFC 108 transfers the data from the system memory 110 to the local store 106 .
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a multiprocessor computer system 200 adopting a cache in a DMA mechanism.
  • the multiprocessor computer system 200 has one or more synergistic processor complexes (SPCs) 202 .
  • the SPC 202 has a synergistic processor unit (SPU) 204 , a local store 206 , and a memory flow controller (MFC) 208 .
  • the multiprocessor computer system 200 further comprises an SPU's L 1 cache (SL 1 cache) 210 and a system memory 212 .
  • the SL 1 cache 210 is coupled between the SPC 202 and the system memory 212 via connections 216 and 218 .
  • the multiprocessor computer system 200 comprises a processing unit (PU) 220 , which includes an L 1 cache 222 .
  • the multiprocessor computer system 200 further comprises an L 2 cache 224 coupled between the PU 220 and the system memory 212 via connections 226 and 228 .
  • the load access pattern generally contains information on the data being transferred.
  • the load access pattern can be used to predict future data transfers and prefetch data to the SL 1 cache 210 before the MFC 208 actually requests the data.
  • the MFC 208 does not have to go all the way back to the system memory 212 to retrieve the data. Instead, the MFC 208 accesses the SL 1 cache 210 to retrieve the data and transfer the data to the local store 206 .
  • FIG. 3 shown is a flow diagram illustrating a prefetching mechanism 300 applicable to a DMA mechanism as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • step 302 the DMA mechanism is set up for a processor.
  • the MFC 108 is set up for the SPC 102 .
  • the MFC 208 is set up for the SPC 202 .
  • step 304 a load access pattern of the DMA mechanism is detected.
  • streaming data for example, a load of a first piece of data leads to a subsequent load of a second piece of data stored adjacently to the first piece of data in a logical address space. Therefore, in this example, it is very likely that the second piece of data will be requested to be loaded soon after the load of the first piece.
  • step 306 at least one potential load of data is predicted based on the load access pattern.
  • the second piece of data is predicted to be loaded soon.
  • step 308 in response to the prediction, the data is prefetched from the system memory to the cache before a DMA command requests the data.
  • step 310 in response to a DMA load request of the data, the data is loaded from the cache.

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A method and an apparatus are provided for prefetching data from a system memory to a cache for a direct memory access (DMA) mechanism in a computer system. A DMA mechanism is set up for a processor. A load access pattern of the DMA mechanism is detected. At least one potential load of data is predicted based on the load access pattern. In response to the prediction, the data is prefetched from a system memory to a cache before a DMA command requests the data.

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    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • 1. Field of the Invention [0001]
  • The invention relates generally to memory management and, more particularly, to prefetching data to a cache in a direct memory access (DMA) mechanism. [0002]
  • 2. Description of the Related Art [0003]
  • In a multiprocessor design, a DMA mechanism is to move information from one type of memory to another. The DMA mechanism such as a DMA engine or DMA controller also moves information from a system memory to a local store of a processor. When a DMA command tries to move information from the system memory to the local store of the processor, there is going to be some delay in fetching the information from the system memory to the local store of the processor. [0004]
  • Therefore, a need exists for a system and method for prefetching data from a system memory to a cache for a direct memory access (DMA) mechanism in a computer system. [0005]
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for prefetching data from a system memory to a cache for a direct memory access (DMA) mechanism in a computer system. A DMA mechanism is set up for a processor. A load access pattern of the DMA mechanism is detected. At least one potential load of data is predicted based on the load access pattern. In response to the prediction, the data is prefetched from a system memory to a cache before a DMA command requests the data. [0006]
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • For a more complete understanding of the present invention and the advantages thereof, reference is now made to the following descriptions taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: [0007]
  • FIG. 1 shows a block diagram illustrating a single processor computer system adopting a cache along with a direct memory access (DMA) mechanism; [0008]
  • FIG. 2 shows a block diagram illustrating a multiprocessor computer system adopting a cache along with a DMA mechanism; and [0009]
  • FIG. 3 shows a flow diagram illustrating prefetching mechanism applicable to a DMA mechanism as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.[0010]
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION
  • In the following discussion, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without such specific details. In other instances, well-known elements have been illustrated in schematic or block diagram form in order not to obscure the present invention in unnecessary detail. [0011]
  • It is further noted that, unless indicated otherwise, all functions described herein may be performed in either hardware or software, or some combination thereof. In a preferred embodiment, however, the functions are performed by a processor such as a computer or an electronic data processor in accordance with code such as computer program code, software, and/or integrated circuits that are coded to perform such functions, unless indicated otherwise. [0012]
  • Referring to FIG. 1 of the drawings, the [0013] reference numeral 100 generally designates a single processor computer system adopting a cache in a direct memory access (DMA) mechanism. The single processor computer system 100 comprises a synergistic processor complex (SPC) 102, which includes a synergistic processor unit (SPU) 104, a local store 106, and a memory flow controller (MFC) 108. The single processor computer system also includes an SPU's L1 cache (SL1 cache) 109 and a system memory 110. The SPC 102 is coupled to the SL1 cache 109 via a connection 112. The SL1 cache 109 is coupled to the system memory 110 via a connection 114. The MFC 108 functions as a DMA controller.
  • Once the MFC [0014] 108 is set up to perform data transfers between the system memory 110 and the local store 106, a load access pattern of the MFC 108 is detected. The load access pattern generally contains information on the data being transferred. The load access pattern can be used to predict future data transfers and prefetch data to the SL1 cache 109 before the MFC 108 actually requests the data. When the MFC 108 actually requests the data, the MFC 108 does not have to go all the way back to the system memory 110 to retrieve the data. Instead, the MFC 108 accesses the SL1 cache 109 to retrieve the data and transfer the data to the local store 106.
  • Preferably, the MFC [0015] 108 checks the SL1 cache 109 first for any data. If there is a hit, the MFC 108 transfers the data from the SL1 cache 109 to the local store 106. If there is a miss, the MFC 108 transfers the data from the system memory 110 to the local store 106.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a [0016] multiprocessor computer system 200 adopting a cache in a DMA mechanism. The multiprocessor computer system 200 has one or more synergistic processor complexes (SPCs) 202. The SPC 202 has a synergistic processor unit (SPU) 204, a local store 206, and a memory flow controller (MFC) 208. The multiprocessor computer system 200 further comprises an SPU's L1 cache (SL1 cache) 210 and a system memory 212. The SL1 cache 210 is coupled between the SPC 202 and the system memory 212 via connections 216 and 218. Note here that the single SL1 cache 210 is used to interface with all the SPCs 202. In different implementations, however, a plurality of caches may be used. Additionally, the multiprocessor computer system 200 comprises a processing unit (PU) 220, which includes an L1 cache 222. The multiprocessor computer system 200 further comprises an L2 cache 224 coupled between the PU 220 and the system memory 212 via connections 226 and 228.
  • Once the MFC [0017] 208 is set up to perform data transfers between the system memory 212 and the local store 206, a load access pattern of the MFC 208 is detected. The load access pattern generally contains information on the data being transferred. The load access pattern can be used to predict future data transfers and prefetch data to the SL1 cache 210 before the MFC 208 actually requests the data. When the MFC 208 actually requests the data, the MFC 208 does not have to go all the way back to the system memory 212 to retrieve the data. Instead, the MFC 208 accesses the SL1 cache 210 to retrieve the data and transfer the data to the local store 206.
  • Now referring to FIG. 3, shown is a flow diagram illustrating a [0018] prefetching mechanism 300 applicable to a DMA mechanism as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • In [0019] step 302, the DMA mechanism is set up for a processor. In FIG. 1, for example, the MFC 108 is set up for the SPC 102. In FIG. 2, for example, the MFC 208 is set up for the SPC 202. In step 304, a load access pattern of the DMA mechanism is detected. In streaming data, for example, a load of a first piece of data leads to a subsequent load of a second piece of data stored adjacently to the first piece of data in a logical address space. Therefore, in this example, it is very likely that the second piece of data will be requested to be loaded soon after the load of the first piece.
  • In [0020] step 306, at least one potential load of data is predicted based on the load access pattern. In the same example, the second piece of data is predicted to be loaded soon. In step 308, in response to the prediction, the data is prefetched from the system memory to the cache before a DMA command requests the data. In step 310, in response to a DMA load request of the data, the data is loaded from the cache.
  • It will be understood from the foregoing description that various modifications and changes may be made in the preferred embodiment of the present invention without departing from its true spirit. This description is intended for purposes of illustration only and should not be construed in a limiting sense. The scope of this invention should be limited only by the language of the following claims. [0021]

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1. A method for prefetching data from a system memory to a cache for a direct memory access (DMA) mechanism in a computer system, the method comprising the steps of:
setting up the DMA mechanism for a processor;
detecting a load access pattern of the DMA mechanism;
predicting at least one potential load of data based on the load access pattern; and
in response to the prediction, prefetching the data from the system memory to the cache before a DMA command requests the data.
2. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of, in response to a DMA load request of the data, loading the data from the cache.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein the computer system includes a plurality of processors sharing the cache, further comprising the step of loading the data from the cache to one or more of the plurality of processors.
4. The method of claim 2, further comprising the step of issuing the DMA load request of the data.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein the load access pattern includes a pattern of consecutively loading two or more pieces of data adjacently stored in a logical address space.
6. The method of claim 5, wherein the step of predicting at least one potential load of data based on the load access pattern comprises the step of predicting a potential load of a first piece of data after a DMA load request of a second piece of data stored adjacently to the first piece of data in a logical address space.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein the processor includes a local store, and wherein the data is loaded from the cache to the local store of the processor.
8. A computer system comprising:
a processor having a local store;
a memory flow controller (MFC) included in the processor, the MFC having a load access pattern leading to a prediction of at least one potential load of data;
a system memory; and
a cache coupled between the processor and the system memory, wherein, in response to the prediction, the data is prefetched from the system memory to the cache before the MFC requests the data.
9. The computer system of claim 8, wherein the MFC, in response to a DMA load request of the data, loads the data from the cache to the local store.
10. A multiprocessor computer system comprising:
one or more processors, each processor having a local store;
one or more memory flow controllers (MFCs) each included in each processor, a first MFC having a load access pattern leading to a prediction of at least one potential load of data;
a system memory; and
a cache coupled between at least one processor and the system memory, wherein, in response to the prediction, the data is prefetched from the system memory to the cache before the first DMAC requests the data.
11. The multiprocessor computer system of claim 10, wherein at least one of the processors is a synergistic processor complex (SPC).
12. The multiprocessor computer system of claim 11, wherein the synergistic processor complex (SPC) includes a synergistic processor unit (SPU).
13. An apparatus for prefetching data from a system memory to a cache for a direct memory access (DMA) mechanism in a computer system, the apparatus comprising:
means for setting up a DMA mechanism for a processor;
means for detecting a load access pattern of the DMA mechanism;
means for predicting at least one potential load of data based on the load access pattern; and
means for in response to the prediction, prefetching the data from a system memory to a cache before a DMA command requests the data.
14. The apparatus of claim 13, further comprising means for, in response to a DMA load request of the data, loading the data from the cache.
15. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the computer system includes a plurality of processors sharing the cache, the apparatus further comprising means for loading the data from the cache to one or more of the plurality of processors.
16. The apparatus of claim 14, further comprising means for issuing the DMA load request of the data.
17. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the load access pattern includes a pattern of consecutively loading two or more pieces of data adjacently stored in a logical address space.
18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the means for predicting at least one potential load of data based on the load access pattern comprises means for predicting a potential load of a first piece of data after a DMA load request of a second piece of data stored adjacently to the first piece of data in a logical address space.
19. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the processor includes a local store, and wherein the data is loaded from the cache to the local store of the processor.
20. A computer program product for prefetching data from a system memory to a cache for a direct memory access (DMA) mechanism in a computer system, the computer program product having a medium with a computer program embodied thereon, the computer program comprising:
computer program code for setting up a DMA mechanism for a processor;
computer program code for detecting a load access pattern of the DMA mechanism;
computer program code for predicting at least one potential load of data based on the load access pattern; and
computer program code for, in response to the prediction, prefetching the data from a system memory to a cache before a DMA command requests the data.
21. The computer program product of claim 20, the computer program further comprising computer program code for, in response to a DMA load request of the data, loading the data from the cache.
22. The computer program product of claim 20, wherein the computer system includes a plurality of processors sharing the cache, the computer program further comprising computer program code for loading the data from the cache to one or more of the plurality of processors.
23. The computer program product of claim 21, the computer program further comprising computer program code for issuing the DMA load request of the data.
24. The computer program product of claim 20, wherein the load access pattern includes a pattern of consecutively loading two or more pieces of data adjacently stored in a logical address space.
25. The computer program product of claim 24, wherein the computer program code for predicting at least one potential load of data based on the load access pattern comprises computer program code for predicting a potential load of a first piece of data after a DMA load request of a second piece of data stored adjacently to the first piece of data in a logical address space.
26. The computer program product of claim 20, wherein the processor includes a local store, and wherein the data is loaded from the cache to the local store of the processor.
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