Systems and methods for protecting advanced configuration...

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2006-12-05

2006-12-05

Du, Thuan N. (Department: 2116)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Digital data processing system initialization or configuration

C713S002000, C710S008000, C707S793000, C707S793000

Reexamination Certificate

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07146493

ABSTRACT:
Methods for using advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) namespaces are provided. One such method comprises: providing an ACPI namespace that includes a first ACPI functional routine and a device tree lacking at least the first ACPI functional routine; and preventing a driver from being associated with the first ACPI functional routine. Systems also are provided.

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