DXE (Driver Execution Environment) phase

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf UEFI boot phase
gptkbp:definedIn UEFI specification
gptkbp:enables system configuration
boot device selection
platform policies
option ROM execution
gptkbp:establishes UEFI boot services
UEFI runtime services
gptkbp:executedBy UEFI drivers
in flat memory model
in protected mode
gptkbp:followedBy gptkb:PEI_(Pre-EFI_Initialization)_phase
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label DXE (Driver Execution Environment) phase
gptkbp:initializes gptkb:microprocessor
memory
peripherals
bus controllers
gptkbp:load DXE drivers
UEFI drivers from firmware volumes
gptkbp:partOf UEFI boot process
gptkbp:precededBy gptkb:BDS_(Boot_Device_Selection)_phase
gptkbp:provides DXE services
foundation for OS loader handoff
protocols for driver communication
gptkbp:responsibleFor initializing most system hardware
gptkbp:usedBy UEFI firmware
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:PI_(Platform_Initialization)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8