1. A system for performing a multi-processing operation, comprising: a first processor for performing a first operation; a second processor, communicatively coupled to said first processor, for performing a second operation, said first and second processors receiving initialization data which is operative to carry out an initial power-up procedure; and a storage medium, communicatively coupled to said first and second processors, for storing status data which is operative to have one of said first and second processors selectively switch from an active mode to an inactive mode after said initial power-up procedure.