Extensible firmware interface with pre-start configuration phase for computers
US7941655B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/4411
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer system provides an extensible firmware interface with a pre-start configuration phase. This permits configuring a device prior to beginning a start phase for the device.
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