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FWHRNG(4)             NetBSD/x86 Kernel Interfaces Manual            FWHRNG(4)


NAME

     fwhrng -- Intel Firmware Hub Random Number Generator


SYNOPSIS

     fwhrng* at ichlpcib?


DESCRIPTION

     The fwhrng driver provides support for hardware Random Number Generator
     (RNG) available on some Intel Firmware Hubs (FWHs).  The fwhrng driver
     accesses the RNG through an I/O controller hub (ICH).


SEE ALSO

     ichlpcib(4), rnd(4)

     Intel Corporation, Intel 82802AB/82802AC Firmware Hub (FWH),
     http://download.intel.com/design/chipsets/datashts/29065804.pdf,
     November, 2000.


CAVEATS

     The entropy source is not tested for randomness.

NetBSD 6.0                       July 29, 2010                      NetBSD 6.0