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Determining electrical compatibility and/or configuration of devices in a pre-boot environment

US7930440B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2007
Grant dateApr 19, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/4411
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In at least some embodiments, a system comprises a plurality of electrical devices and management logic coupled to the electrical devices. While the electrical devices are each in a pre-boot environment, the management logic obtains information from the electrical devices and uses the information to determine electrical compatibility of, and/or configure, the electrical devices.

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