1. A method for initializing a plurality of processors of a multi-processor system, the method comprising the steps of: executing, at each respective processor of the plurality of processors, at least a portion of local initialization code stored on the respective processor; receiving, external initialization code stored in external memory through a designated pin on a designated processor out of the plurality of processors, wherein only through the designated pin of the designated processor is external initialization code capable of being received and the remainder of the plurality of processors do not include the designated pin for receiving external initialization code stored in external memory; and determining, by the designated processor, to send at least a portion of the external initialization code to a processor of the remainder of the plurality of processors.