A method for implementing functions of hotkeys. The method includes the steps of asserting an SMI signal when an SMI event is detected, determining whether the SMI event results from one of the hotkeys being pressed, determining whether the OS is of a first or second type if the SMI event results from...http://www.google.fr/patents/US7170498?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US7170498 - Computer system provided with hotkeys