Configuring a system to initiate the operating system through Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) provides distinct advantages. This boot method relies on a more modern firmware interface than legacy BIOS, offering improvements in security, boot speed, and support for larger storage devices. Enabling this functionality within the specified Linux Mint distribution, version 21.3, necessitates specific configurations within the system’s firmware settings and potentially the bootloader itself.
Adopting UEFI boot offers several benefits. Enhanced security features, such as Secure Boot, protect against malicious bootloaders. Faster boot times are often observed compared to older BIOS-based systems. Furthermore, UEFI is required to boot from hard drives larger than 2.2TB. Historically, BIOS was the standard firmware interface, but UEFI has gradually replaced it due to its advanced capabilities.
