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Extensible firmware interface with pre-start configuration phase for computers

US7941655B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2006
Grant dateMay 10, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 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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