Techniques for booting an information processing system
US9411602B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/4401
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A technique for booting an information processing system includes storing a boot sequence table in a storage unit. The boot sequence table includes a specific boot sequence defining a boot sequence of a setup utility and a bootable subject during booting. The boot sequence table is accessed via the operating system firmware interface. A subject to be booted is determined in accordance with the boot sequence.
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