Re: Disabling x86 System Management Mode

[John Sigler]

Andrew Shewmaker wrote:

> John Sigler wrote:
>
> > Andi Kleen wrote:
> >
> > > There are usually chipset specific bits that can be set to disable
> > > SMMs. See the datasheet if you can get them. Unfortunately most
> > > chipset vendors don't give out data sheets easily.
> >
> > I managed to find the south bridge data sheet.
> >
> > http://linux.kernel.free.fr/VT82C686B.pdf
> >
> > (I'm still looking for the north bridge data sheet.)
> >
> > Could someone point me in the right direction?
>
> The LinuxBIOS folks had a thread on SMM recently.  You don't have to
> worry about SMM if you can use their stuff.

Unfortunately, LinuxBIOS is not a viable option at this point.
I have to live with this proprietary BIOS.

Phoenix AwardBIOS v6.00PG
EBC-2000 REV: A1.3
02/12/2004-694X-686-6A6LJXA9C-00

Regards.
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