Which firmware in common laptops

[Paul van der Vlis]

Hello,

I try to make a list of devices in common laptops what has it's own
firmware:

bios
processor ("microcode"), loaded from bios, or from OS.
VGA option ROM, loaded from bios. Sometimes optional
EC (embedded controller), loaded from bios
ME (Intel Management Engine), loaded from bios
GPU (e.g. ATI/AMD)
wired network controller
wifi controller
bluetooth  (sometimes combined with wifi-controller)
USB controller (AMD devices get USB3 firmware from bios)
SSD/harddisk
CD/DVD/Bluetooth reader/writer
keyboard controller
touchpad
wired modem
wireless modem, e.g. GSM
soundchip
firewire
webcam
fingerprint reader
pc-card/express card/PCMCI slot
wireless usb
sata controller

What do I forget?

With regards,
Paul van der Vlis.




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