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Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)

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