Method and apparatus for distributing computer platform firmware across a network
作者： Kirk D. Brannock
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关键词: Firmware 、 Automated information system 、 Read-only memory 、 Common Firmware Environment 、 Volume (computing) 、 Operating system 、 System Management Mode 、 Embedded system 、 BIOS 、 Computer science 、 Embedded software
摘要: A method and system for storing accessing firmware that is distributed across both local remote storage devices. This capability facilitated by a standard software abstraction device, known as Firmware Volume (FV), which enables platform to be stored in variety of types devices, including devices may access via network. Under this architecture, code written manner such only the early memory initiation necessary produce or an FV exists ROM. All other components, device initialization OS bootstrap code, located remotely. As result, system's BIOS, updated simply updating portion volume.
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