Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

BIOS

NIST SP 800-114

NIST SP 800-147

NIST SP 800-147B

NIST SP 800-153

NIST SP 800-172

NIST SP 800-190

NIST SP 800-203

NIST SP 800-209

NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5

NIST SP 800-69

NIST SP 800-77 Rev. 1

NIST SP 800-86

NISTIR 8320A

Definition(s):

In this publication, refers collectively to boot firmware based on the conventional BIOS, Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI), and the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI).
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-147

Refers collectively to boot firmware based on the conventional BIOS, Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI), and the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI).
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-147B

Glossary Comments

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Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)

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