Bio-Hazard
03-15-2006, 09:28 PM
"Extensible Firmware Interface finally removes legacy devices from PCs and more
At IDF last week, Intel spoke about the progress of extensible firmware interface or EFI -- the next generation of firmware for computers to replace the aging BIOS. The new firmware system has been talked about frequently, but generally with many misconceptions.
According to Intel, the EFI specification allows far greater customizability than the BIOS. With current BIOSes, there are a lot of legacy devices that must be defined in order for the platform to work. Serial ports, legacy I/O such as PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, and other old legacy enumerated devices must be defined. This not only puts a toll on a system, it leaves potential hazards for system conflicts."
http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=1165
At IDF last week, Intel spoke about the progress of extensible firmware interface or EFI -- the next generation of firmware for computers to replace the aging BIOS. The new firmware system has been talked about frequently, but generally with many misconceptions.
According to Intel, the EFI specification allows far greater customizability than the BIOS. With current BIOSes, there are a lot of legacy devices that must be defined in order for the platform to work. Serial ports, legacy I/O such as PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, and other old legacy enumerated devices must be defined. This not only puts a toll on a system, it leaves potential hazards for system conflicts."
http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=1165