UEFI
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001271
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, a software interface between an operating system and platform firmware, replacing the legacy BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). It provides a standardized way for the operating system to interact with hardware during the boot process. UEFI offers features like secure boot, larger disk support, and faster startup times.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-001271 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Technical |
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