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hardware is increasingly outdated in the face of these complex,
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autonomous firmware components.
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\chapter*{Conclusion [WIP]}
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\chapter*{Conclusion}
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\addcontentsline{toc}{chapter}{Conclusion}
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\section{Summary of key points}
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\begin{itemize}
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\item Recap of the evolution and current state of firmware
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\item Importance of understanding modern BIOS functionalities
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\item Summary of the ASUS KGPE-D16 mainboard's features and firmware contributions
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\end{itemize}
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This document has explored the evolution and current state of firmware,
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particularly focusing on the transition from traditional BIOS to more
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advanced firmware interfaces such as UEFI and \textit{coreboot}. The
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evolution from a simple set of routines stored in ROM to complex systems
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like UEFI and \textit{coreboot} highlights the growing importance of
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firmware in modern computing. Firmware now plays a critical role not
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only in hardware initialization but also in memory management, security,
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and system performance optimization. \\
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\section{Call for action}
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\begin{itemize}
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\item Advocacy for free software-compatible hardware
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\item Encouraging research and development in libre firmware solutions
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\item A libre BIOS is very important\cite{coreboot_fsf}.
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\end{itemize}
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The study of the ASUS KGPE-D16 mainboard illustrates how firmware,
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particularly \textit{coreboot}, plays a crucial role in the efficient
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and secure operation of high-performance systems. The KGPE-D16, with its
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support for free software-compatible firmware, exemplifies the potential
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of libre firmware to deliver both high performance and freedom from
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proprietary constraints. However, it is important to acknowledge that
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the KGPE-D16 is not without its imperfections. The detailed analysis of
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firmware components, such as the bootblock, romstage, and especially the
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RAM initialization and training algorithms, reveals areas where the
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firmware can be further refined to enhance system stability and
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performance. These improvements are not only beneficial for the KGPE-D16
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but can also be applied to other boards, extending the impact of these
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optimizations across a broader range of hardware. \\
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Moreover, the discussion on modern firmware components such as ACPI,
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SMM, UEFI, Intel ME, and AMD PSP demonstrates how these elements
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abstract hardware from the operating system, creating a virtualized
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environment where the OS operates more like a guest in a
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hypervisor-controlled system. This abstraction raises important
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considerations about control, security, and user freedom in contemporary
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computing.
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As we continue to witness the increasing complexity and influence of
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firmware in computing, it becomes crucial to advocate for free
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software-compatible hardware. The dependence on proprietary firmware and
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the associated restrictions on user freedom are growing concerns that
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need to be addressed. The development and adoption of libre firmware
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solutions, such as \textit{coreboot} and GNU Boot, are essential steps
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towards ensuring that users retain control over their hardware and
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software environments. \\
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It is imperative that the community of developers, researchers, and
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users come together to support and contribute to the development of
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free firmware. By fostering innovation and collaboration in this field,
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we can advance towards a future where free software-compatible hardware
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becomes the norm, ensuring that computing remains open, secure, and
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under the control of its users. The significance of a libre BIOS cannot
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be overstated, it is the foundation upon which a truly free and open
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computing ecosystem can be built \cite{coreboot_fsf}.
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The importance of the GNU Boot project cannot be
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overstated. As a fully free firmware initiative, GNU Boot represents a
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critical step towards achieving truly libre BIOSes, ensuring that users
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can maintain full control over their hardware and firmware environments.
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The continued development and support of GNU Boot are essential for
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advancing the goals of free software and protecting user freedoms in the
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increasingly complex landscape of modern computing. \\
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\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.4}Intel and AMD: control beyond the OS}{30}{section.5.4}%
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\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.5}The OS as a virtualized environment}{30}{section.5.5}%
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\contentsline {chapter}{Conclusion}{31}{chapter*.2}%
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\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.6}Summary of key points}{31}{section.5.6}%
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\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.7}Call for action}{31}{section.5.7}%
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\contentsline {chapter}{Bibliography}{32}{section.5.7}%
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\contentsline {chapter}{Bibliography}{32}{chapter*.2}%
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\contentsline {chapter}{List of Figures}{38}{chapter*.3}%
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\contentsline {chapter}{List of Listings}{39}{chapter*.3}%
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\contentsline {chapter}{GNU Free Documentation License}{40}{chapter*.5}%
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