Software execution apparatus for implementing hot key functions in computer system, identifies hot key in keyboard and transmits corresponding system management interrupt, according to scan code from keyboard encoder

摘要

A software driver module identifies the hot key used in keyboard and transmits corresponding system management interrupt to notify the basic input output system (BIOS) using software driver program, according to a scan code received from a keyboard encoder. An independent claim is included for a method of utilizing software to implement hot key functions in computer system without an embedded controller.