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OsIndications, OsIndicationsSupported

OsIndications, OsIndicationsSupported
OsIndications, OsIndicationsSupported

In my last article, I discussed an old, but still active, mechanism for Windows and BIOS to communicate with each other regarding boot confi...

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7:24 AM
William Leara
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misc
7:24 AM

Introduction to the Simple Boot Flag

Introduction to the Simple Boot Flag
Introduction to the Simple Boot Flag

The Simple Boot Flag , it turns out, is a bit of a mystery.  Trying to find information about this flag, and/or its associated specification...

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12:14 PM
William Leara
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Microsoft, misc
12:14 PM

Introduction to DeviceTree

Introduction to DeviceTree
Introduction to DeviceTree

Devicetree is a representation of a hardware configuration, most especially non-discoverable hardware devices, passed from a bootstrap firm...

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7:00 AM
William Leara
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misc
7:00 AM

UEFI Forum Switch to Causeway

UEFI Forum Switch to Causeway
UEFI Forum Switch to Causeway

For many years, the Members Area of UEFI.org has been managed by the Kavi Workspace/Higher Logic community management tool.  Recently (Se...

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7:00 AM
William Leara
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misc, specifications
7:00 AM
 
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Welcome to the Basic Input/Output Blog! Here I share things pertaining to the arcane art of PC BIOS development. For spice, I add material about software development in general and some interesting computer history vignettes. Please, try to contain your excitement!
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  • The Binwalk Firmware Analysis Tool
    I’ve recently been experimenting with a wicked-fun tool you may find useful called Binwalk :  a “fast, easy to use tool for analyzing and ex...
  • The Joy of CrScreenshotDxe
    I’ve been playing with an open-source (Github-hosted) utility written by Mr. Nikolaj Schlej called CrScreenshotDxe .  This utility is imple...
  • Talking edk2 on IRC
    Introduction The fine folks behind Tianocore/EDKII work hard to create a community in which BIOS developers can thrive; some of their effor...
  • UPDATED: Spring 2020 UEFI Plugfest
    Due to COVID-19, the Spring 2020 UEFI Plugfest has moved to a virtual meeting.  Details below. From the UEFI Forum: Hello UEFI Fo...
  • PCI-SIG Launches Webinar Series
    The PCI-SIG has started a webinar series!  The videos in the series are free and open to all.  In a manner similar to the DMTF , the videos...
  • UEFI "Related Documents" Library
    A quick note:  as BIOS engineers, we know that success comes from knowing and navigating through many different industry standards. We are ...

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