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Information processing apparatus for changing firmware data

  • US 20060053274A1
  • Filed: 09/07/2005
  • Published: 03/09/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/07/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An information processing apparatus including storage means for storing firmware compatible with an operating system, and a central processing apparatus for performing data processing by allowing the operating system and the firmware to operate, the information processing apparatus comprising:

  • a storage unit for storing a plurality of pieces of firmware, each of which is compatible with each of a plurality of operating systems of different kinds;

    determination means for determining the kind of operating system to boot;

    selection means for selecting one of the plurality of pieces of firmware, which is compatible with the operating system to boot, on the basis of a result obtained by the determination means; and

    replacing means for reading the firmware selected by the selection means from the storage unit for replacement.

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