src/share/vm/gc/g1/g1_globals.hpp

rev 9399 : imported patch 8067433-keep-waste-at-end-of-regions-for-further-allocation-during-gc
rev 9405 : imported patch 8136678-implement-adaptive-sizing-algorithm-for-IHOP
rev 9406 : imported patch aihop-thomas-review
rev 9407 : [mq]: erik-jon-review

@@ -36,12 +36,14 @@
   product(bool, G1UseAdaptiveIHOP, false,                                   \
           "Adaptively adjust InitiatingHeapOccupancyPercent from the "      \
           "initial value.")                                                 \
                                                                             \
   experimental(size_t, G1AdaptiveIHOPNumInitialSamples, 3,                  \
-          "How many completed periods from initial mark to first mixed gc  "\
-          "are required to start adaptively determining the IHOP.")         \
+          "How many completed time periods from initial mark to first "     \
+          "mixed gc are required to use the input values for prediction "   \
+          "of the optimal occupancy to start marking.")                     \
+          range(1, max_intx)                                                \
                                                                             \
   product(uintx, G1ConfidencePercent, 50,                                   \
           "Confidence level for MMU/pause predictions")                     \
           range(0, 100)                                                     \
                                                                             \