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Finding, Initializing, and Replacing Drivers

The native driver framework in PCI-based Power Macintosh computers tolerates a wide range of variations in system configuration. Although drivers and expansion cards may be designed and updated independently, the system autoconfiguration firmware offers several techniques for making them work together. This chapter discusses what PCI driver and card designers can do to improve the compatibility of their products.

Device Properties

PCI Boot Sequence

Matching Drivers With Devices

Driver Initialization and Resource Verification

Opening Devices

Driver Replacement

Driver Migration


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