Systems and methods for BIOS processing
US8886955B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2212/2022
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for Basic Input/Output System BIOS processing such as hashing are disclosed. In one embodiment, there is a direct interface between a security module and a non-volatile memory storing the BIOS in a computing system so that the security module may directly access the BIOS without using the central processing unit CPU as an intermediary. In one embodiment, the security module is powered by standby power and therefore can begin BIOS processing even if the computing system has not yet been turned on.
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