UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface)

UEFI is modern firmware interface between operating systems and hardware, replacing legacy BIOS.

What is UEFI?

UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is a specification defining a software interface between an operating system and platform firmware, replacing the legacy BIOS.

UEFI features

Faster boot, GUI interface, Secure Boot, GPT support, Network capabilities.

Common misconceptions

"UEFI is just modern BIOS" — Different architecture
"UEFI is less compatible" — Legacy mode available
"Secure Boot limits OS choice" — Can be configured