Re: How to tell whether a new computer uses EFI or BIOS?

Oh yes there is:

Extensible Firmware Interface
http://www.intel.com/technology/efi/

How soon will it replace BIOS, I don't know. Who knows maybe something else will replacr EFI... From what I have read, IIRC, apparently the changes in the Vista Boot process were in part made to permit or help booting EFI devices.

John

Unknown wrote:
I think you may be somewhat confused. There is nothing to my knowledge (forgive me if I'm mistaken) that is taking the place of BIOS.
"Mark Conrad" <noneof@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:noneof-58DC36.11405021062007@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Generally the sales staff is clueless,<g>

Is there any easy way to fire up a new computer and determine whether
the input/output system is the new EFI?

(Extendable File Interface)

...or just the regular old BIOS?

(Basic Input Output System)



I need a brand that sports the newer EFI system, do not want to risk
getting stuck with the older BIOS system.

Sorry for this somewhat technical inquiry.

I am a clueless dummy, myself.

I was told to ask this question here, to avoid buying a computer that
was not suitable for my needs.

Mark-




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