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System and method for consolidated information handling system component drivers

US8166490B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2007
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/102
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An information handling system which includes plural processing components operable to process information wherein at least one processing component has plural region-specific modes of operation, a driver package associated with the at least one processing component wherein the driver package has plural region-specific drivers, and an encrypted key stored on a processing component wherein the encrypted key designates one of the plural region-specific drivers to manage the processing component.

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