EDK2_00_17 - Extension Discovery

Owned by Sunil V L
Last updated: Sept 23, 2023
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About

Several EDK2 modules like CMO, MMU and Timer need to discover advanced extensions supported on the platform like CMO, Sstc or Svpbmt etc. This might require updating PI spec too.

Project Scope and Timelines

Primarily,  provide a mechanism for EDK2 modules to discover whether a particular extensions is present or not. The modules can be XIP or DXE modules.

Changes slated for Q4 2023.

Components and Repos

Upstream edk2 - https://github.com/tianocore/edk2

Stakeholders and Partners

  • RISE
    • Intel - Andrei Warkentin
    • Ventana - Tuan Phan, Sunil
    • Rivos - Dhaval Sharma
  • Community

Dependencies

  • PI spec would need update/cleanup.

Measure of Success

  • Extension discovery HOB support accepted and tested design and implementation by end of Q4 2023

RISE Requirements

None (not accounting any of existing engineering investment against RISE resources).

Status

Dependency



Development

 ONGOING


Development Timeline

Q4 2023


Upstreaming

 NOT START

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Upstream version

ContactsAndrei Warkentin (Intel)

Andrei Warkentin 

Updates

  • Project reported as priority for 2H23