DocumentCode
983459
Title
New technology beefs up BIOS
Author
Paulson, Linda Dailey
Volume
37
Issue
5
fYear
2004
fDate
5/1/2004 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
22
Abstract
Intel and Microsoft are preparing a major PC technology change by augmenting basic input/output system (BIOS) software with a new hardware-startup approach called the Extensible Firmware Interface. EFI promises benefits such as accelerating the boot-up process; making it easier to both add improvements to PCs and support peripherals; cutting manufacturing and support costs; and improving remote management of PCs, servers, and networked devices.
Keywords
computer bootstrapping; firmware; input-output programs; BIOS; basic input/output system software; boot-up process; extensible firmware interface; operating system loader; Acceleration; Costs; Hardware; Home appliances; Insulation; Manufacturing processes; Microprogramming; Network servers; Operating systems; Personal communication networks;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Computer
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9162
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MC.2004.1297231
Filename
1297231
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