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AssigneeInternational Business Machines Corporation
InventorsDavid Carroll Challener, Chad Lee Gettelfinger, Steven Dale Goodman, Hernando Ovies, Randall Scott Springfield, James Peter Ward
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A method and system for updating a root of trust measurement (RTM) function in a personal computer is disclosed. The RTM function is located in a boot block of the personal computer. The method and system comprise initializing a request to update the RTM function and unlocking the boot block based on an authentication process. The method and system further includes updating the RTM function. Through the use of the method and system in accordance with the present invention, the RTM function in a personal computer is updated in a manner that ensures that the update is authentic.
A method for updating a root of trust measurement (RTM) function in a personal computer, the RTM function being located in a boot block of the personal computer, the method comprising the steps of:
A system for updating a root of trust measurement (RTM) function in a personal computer, the RTM function being located in a boot block of the personal computer, comprising:
A computer readable medium containing program instructions for updating a root of trust measurement (RTM) function in a personal computer, the RTM function being located in a boot block of the personal computer, the program instructions for:
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