Universal option ROM BIOS including multiple option BIOS images for multichip support and boot sequence for use therewith

摘要: A boot sequence adapted for use with a computer system during execution of BIOS to ensure compatibility between an option ROM chip and interest which the is intended communicate operation provided. The may broadly include operations initially locating then sequentially scanning each chip's images until determination made that match exists unique PCI device ID associated image scanned one images. ensures first incorporates interest, after loaded into RAM routine. universal in implementing present invention, as well adapter card having such chip, are also