Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

UEFI

NIST SP 800-147, NIST SP 800-147B, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, NISTIR 8320A

Definition(s):

A possible replacement for the conventional BIOS that is becoming widely deployed in new x86-based computer systems. The UEFI specifications were preceded by the EFI specifications.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-147
NIST SP 800-147B

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