FWHRNG(4) (x86)

FWHRNG(4) | Device Drivers Manual (x86) | 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

rnd(4), x86/ichlpcib(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.

February 17, 2017 | NetBSD 11.0