Updating a BIOS image by replacing a portion of the BIOS...

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2006-01-24

2006-01-24

Browne, Lynne H. (Department: 2116)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Reconfiguration

C713S001000, C713S002000, C717S168000, C717S171000

Reexamination Certificate

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06990577

ABSTRACT:
A technique includes receiving a first basic input/output system image to replace an existing second basic input/output system image stored in a firmware memory. The first basic input/output system image is modified by replacing a portion of the first basic input/output system image with a portion of the second basic input/output system image. The modified first basic input/output system image is written to the firmware memory to replace the second basic input/output system image.

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