Firmware installation methods and apparatus

摘要

Methods and apparatus to facilitate prevention of the installation of incompatible firmware components into a firmware-supported device. Methods include performing an automatic firmware dependency compatibility check in conjunction with an attempted installation of firmware components into the firmware-supported device. Apparatus include a firmware bundle having one or more firmware components and which also has a firmware compatibility identifier that is configured to facilitate the performance of the automatic firmware dependency compatibility check. Other apparatus include a firmware-supported device that comprises a firmware component dependency compatibility algorithm that is configured to prevent the installation of incompatible firmware components into the firmware-supported device.