Option ROM

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

None

Definition(s):

Firmware that is called by the system BIOS. Option ROMs include BIOS firmware on add-on cards (e.g., video card, hard drive controller, network card) as well as modules which extend the capabilities of the system BIOS.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-147
NIST SP 800-147B

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