BIOS + UEFI Flashcards

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Firmware

A

Code that finds out if all components within the PC are available, then stabilises them and brings them online.

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BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)

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  • Limited to 4 partitions
  • Limited to 2TB
  • Uses an MBR
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UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface)

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  • Up to 128 partitions
  • Up to 9 zettabytes
  • Faster boot times
  • Uses a GPT to locate and boot the OS
  • Implements secure boot
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4
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Boot Security

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  • Set password
  • Chassis Intrusion Detection
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM)[secure boot]
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5
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Monitoring

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  • Voltages
  • Timings
  • Fans
  • Temperature
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