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Method for using a timer based SMI for system configuration after a resume event

US7373494B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 2007
Grant dateMay 13, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/4418
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An information handling system (IHS) includes a processor, a memory coupled to the processor, a basic input/output system (BIOS) stored as instructions on a portion of the memory, an event handler component operable to receive notification of an occurrence of at least one event in the IHS, a first device configuration component operable to configure at least one device from a first group of devices of the IHS, a second device configuration component operable to configure at least one device from a second group of devices of the IHS, a time delay component operable to introduce a predefined time delay and a control transfer component operable to transfer control between the BIOS and an operating system of the IHS responsive to the at least one event.

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