Resource compatible system for computer system reads compressed filed stored in legacy BIOS and decompresses file using legacy support operating system driver
US7240190B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/4403
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A resource compatible system for EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) and BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) to be used in a computer system having both the EFI and BIOS at the same time. The computer system can execute the EFI first after being powered on, and then when transferring to the BIOS, the resource compatible system will transfer EFI to BIOS.
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