Clover EFI bootloader

What is Clover EFI bootloader?

This EFI-based bootloader is designed as a replacement for the EDK2/Duet bootloader, catering to BIOS-based computers. It offers a range of features that enhance the user experience and provide additional functionality beyond the traditional BIOS-based boot process

Highlights

• Compatibility with UEFI BIOS or the built-in CloverEFI
• Ability to boot Windows UEFI on real Mac systems and older PCs
• Customizable GUI with support for themes, custom icons, fonts, background images, animated pictures, and mouse pointers
• Extensive theme database for personalization
• Multilingual help available through the F1 key, dynamically adjusting to the configured language
• Preboot.log and system.log saving for debugging purposes
• Ability to save original (OEM) ACPI tables by pressing F4
• DSDT patching testing with F5
• Saving video BIOS to the EFI/misc directory using F6
• CD/DVD eject and menu refresh after insertion using F12
• Resolution change during boot using PgUp/PgDown keys
• Saving the BOOT0000 option to NVRAM, similar to the bcfg command in the Shell
• Access to the Shell.efi environment
• This versatile bootloader provides users with a comprehensive set of features, streamlining the boot process and enhancing the overall user experience on BIOS-based computers.