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

NAME

fwhrngIntel 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), November, 2000, http://download.intel.com/design/chipsets/datashts/29065804.pdf.

CAVEATS

The entropy source is not tested for randomness.
July 29, 2010 NetBSD 6.1