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System and method for securing a computer

  • US 7,100,036 B2
  • Filed: 10/30/2001
  • Issued: 08/29/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/30/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer security system, comprising:

  • a motherboard comprising a processor and a memory;

    a drive device having an assigned identifier and coupled to the motherboard; and

    a basic input/output system (BIOS) executable by the processor and adapted to compare the assigned identifier of the drive device with an identifier stored in the memory and boot the drive device if the assigned identifier corresponds to the stored identifier.

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