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intel_bios_reader

Read and display Intel BIOS information

SYNOPSIS

intel_bios_reader [options]

PARAMETERS

--help
    Displays help information about the command.

--version
    Displays the version of the intel_bios_reader utility.

DESCRIPTION

The `intel_bios_reader` command is a Linux utility designed to extract and display information from the system's Intel BIOS or UEFI firmware. It provides a way to access details about the BIOS version, manufacturer, system serial number, and other system-specific information. This tool can be useful for system administrators, developers, and users who need to gather details about the system's firmware for debugging, troubleshooting, or inventory purposes. The information is typically obtained by reading specific memory locations or utilizing system management interfaces.

The `intel_bios_reader` command aims to simplify the process of extracting and presenting BIOS/UEFI data, offering a more user-friendly alternative to directly accessing raw memory or using lower-level system tools. It provides a readily accessible command-line interface for querying this information, and its output can be redirected for further processing. It relies on existing kernel interfaces to access the required system information and does not directly manipulate the firmware itself, making it a safe tool for gathering information.

CAVEATS

The availability and specific information returned may vary depending on the system's BIOS/UEFI implementation and the kernel version. It is crucial to have the necessary privileges to access the system's memory.

EXAMPLE USAGE

To display all available BIOS information:
`intel_bios_reader`
Note: the output format may vary depending on the specific implementation and BIOS data.

HISTORY

The `intel_bios_reader` command has evolved as system firmware technology advanced, transitioning from traditional BIOS to UEFI. Its development has been driven by the need to access system information more efficiently and uniformly across different hardware platforms. It's a tool mainly useful when you are troubleshooting systems using Intel chips. The command's development is tied to the Linux kernel's capabilities for exposing BIOS/UEFI data to userspace.

SEE ALSO

dmidecode(8), lspci(8), lshw(1)

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