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UEFI

The modern firmware that boots a PC.

Also known as: Unified Extensible Firmware Interface

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

UEFI — The modern firmware that boots a PC.

This software term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.

See also: kernel BIOS.

Related Technical Terms

BIOS
Legacy firmware that boots a PC. Software
kernel
The core of an operating system. Software
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