Methods and apparatus for configuring a hardware device in a pre-boot environment are disclosed. For example, a configuration manager is provided for use in a computer having a processor. The example configuration manager includes an interrupt monitoring agent in communication with a controller to monitor...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US7237102?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7237102 - Methods and apparatus for configuring hardware resources in a pre-boot environment without requiring a system reset
