FWHRNG(4) 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.