Supporting hardware configuration changes in a UEFI firmware component

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8484631
APP PUB NO 20120254831A1
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13076225

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A method and apparatus for providing support for customization of a build configuration of a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) compatible component. The method includes modifying the build configuration of the UEFI compatible component to reflect modifications to a first file. A configuration parameter is received. The configuration parameter is used to create a configuration parameter symbol pointing to the first file. The first file is replaced with a second file, which includes modifications to the first file. The modifications support a functionality desired by a user.

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  • PHOENIX TECHNOLOGIES LTD.

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Mortensen, James L Lynnwood, US 4 32

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