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2001-12-12

2010-12-07

LaForgia, Christian (Department: 2439)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Digital data processing system initialization or configuration

Loading initialization program

C713S168000, C713S182000, C713S183000, C713S192000, C713S375000, C715S764000, C726S016000, C726S017000, C726S019000, C726S028000, C710S305000

Reexamination Certificate

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07849301

ABSTRACT:
A processor-based system, including systems without keyboards, may receive user inputs prior to booting. This may done using the graphics controller to generate a window which allows the user to input information. The system firmware may then compare any user inputs, such as passwords, and may determine whether or not to actually initiate system booting.

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