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boot block

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(operating system)boot block - A program at some fixed location on a hard disk, floppy disk or other media, which is loaded when the computer is turned on or rebooted and which controls the next phase of loading the actual operating system. The loading and execution of the boot block is usually controlled by firmware in ROM or PROM.
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Shipped from the factory with the basic boot block, designers can choose the firmware flavor that includes the features and Internet protocols (IP) needed for their application-specific designs.
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In addition, a built-in XIP boot block enables it to completely replace NOR Flash, further reducing total memory cost.
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