AN11 Create And Add Bootlogo
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AN11 Create And Add Bootlogo
Application Note congatec Application Note Applicable Products All congatec modules Application Note Subject How to create and add a Boot Logo Document Name AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo Usage Designation External Application Note #11 Revision 1.3 Application Note Revision History Revision Date (dd.mm.yy) Author Changes 1.0 04.12.06 OAL Initial release 1.1 29.12.06 HCH+RCH Reworked AMI and Insyde sections 1.2 12.08.11 WST Added UEFI information 1.3 23.07.14 CJR Minor updates. Removed all references to saving a BIOS from flash to file and using this file to update other modules. Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 2/23 Application Note Preface This application note is intended to demonstrate two examples of how an OEM BIOS Boot Logo can be created and added to a congatec embedded BIOS using the congatec System Utility tool (CGUTIL). 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Intended Audience This Application Note is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for general audiences. Symbols The following symbols may be used in this Application Note: Warning Warnings indicate conditions that, if not observed, can cause personal injury. Caution Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of data. Note Notes call attention to important information that should be observed. Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 3/23 Application Note Terminology Some of the following terms may be used throughout this document. Term Description BIOS BIOS: Basic Input Output System. BIOS is actually firmware, the software that is programmed into a ROM (Read-Only Memory) chip built onto the motherboard of a computer UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface Flash A special type of EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Read Only Memory) that can be erased and reprogrammed in blocks instead of one byte at a time. Many modern PCs have their BIOS stored on a flash memory chip so that it can easily be updated if necessary. POST Power-on Self Test. A diagnostic testing sequence run by a computer’s BIOS as the computer’s power is initially turned on. The POST will determine if the computer’s RAM, disk drives, peripheral devices and other hardware components are properly working. CGUTIL congatec System Utility. Universal tool for BIOS updates and BIOS modifications. CGOS congatec Operating System API. Software driver for the congatec Embedded Features. Copyright Notice Copyright © 2006, congatec AG. All rights reserved. All text, pictures and graphics are protected by copyrights. No copying is permitted without written permission from congatec AG. congatec AG has made every attempt to ensure that the information in this document is accurate yet the information contained within is supplied “as-is”. Trademarks Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. 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Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 4/23 Application Note Contents 1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 6 1.1 Requirements............................................................................................................................ 6 2 Create and Add an OEM BIOS Boot Logo to an AMI based BIOS/UEFI firmware ......................7 2.1 'BIOS Boot Logo' Picture Requirements....................................................................................7 2.2 Using the Windows GUI version of CGUTIL..............................................................................8 2.3 Using the DOS version of CGUTIL..........................................................................................14 3 Create and Add an OEM BIOS Boot Logo to an Insyde XpressROM BIOS core.......................15 3.1 'BIOS Boot Logo' Picture Requirements..................................................................................15 3.2 Using the Windows GUI version of CGUTIL............................................................................18 3.3 Using the DOS version of CGUTIL..........................................................................................23 Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 5/23 Application Note 1 Introduction congatec embedded BIOSes offer the 'Quiet Boot' or 'Splash Screen' function for systems that require that the BIOS POST messages not be displayed during the module's boot process. If enabled in the BIOS Setup, the BIOS POST messages are covered by a black picture. This picture, that is included by default in all congatec BIOSes, can be replaced by a customized picture called an OEM BIOS Boot Logo. It is not possible to insert a picture (JPEG or BMP file) directly into the BIOS. The picture must first be converted to a 'BIOS Boot Logo' module. The following sections will demonstrate examples of how to create and insert this OEM 'BIOS Boot Logo' module within the BIOS using the congatec System Utility (CGUTIL) tool. The CGUTIL tool is compatible to all congatec CPU modules and available as a Windows GUI (CGUTLGUI.exe) application and DOS command line (CGUTLCMD.exe) application. congatec BIOSes are based on three firmware solutions, AMI Aptio UEFI, AMIBIOS8 and Insyde XpressROM BIOS. The creation and insertion of the 'BIOS Boot Logo' is slightly different between AMI and Insyde solutions. Section 2 of this document explains the approach on AMI Aptio and AMIBIOS8 core based congatec BIOSes while section 3 will show the steps that are necessary when using modules based on the Insyde XpressROM BIOS core. 1.1 Requirements For detailed information about the congatec System Utility consult the CGUTIL User's Guide. This can be found on the congatec web page. The congatec System Utility requires a CGOS API driver that can also be found on the congatec web page in the 'Cgos.zip' file at www.congatec.com. This driver is only necessary if the Windows GUI version of the CGUTIL is used. For congatec modules based on Insyde XpressROM BIOSes, there are additional files required (bmpflip.exe, cprpad.exe, rle.exe, userlogo.bat) that can be found in the 'LX800_Bootlogo.zip' file on the congatec web page in the corresponding CPU module's driver section. Note Consult the appropriate products user's guide to find out if the BIOS of the module that you intend to customize is based on an AMI BIOS core or on an Insyde XpressROM BIOS core. Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 6/23 Application Note 2 Create and Add an OEM BIOS Boot Logo to an AMI based BIOS/UEFI firmware The following example shows how an OEM BIOS Boot Logo module can be created and added to the BIOS when working directly on a congatec module (in this example a conga-X915 with the appropriate BIOS ROM file 'P915R115.rom' is used). In this example, the BIOS in the flash memory chip of the congatec CPU module is modified directly. Another possibility is to download the current congatec standard BIOS and work in 'ROM File' mode using a host system. When using this scenario, you will have to flash the modified ROM file to the congatec CPU module on your target system after you have performed step 10 in section 2.2. 2.1 'BIOS Boot Logo' Picture Requirements The picture that can be used for the 'BIOS Boot Logo' must be a JPEG file with the following features and limitations: The boot logo can be displayed in VESA mode 112h, 111h, 110h (640x480), 115h, 114h, 113h (800x600), 118h, 117h, 116h (1024x768), 11Bh, 11Ah, 119h (1280x1024). The video mode will be selected automatically depending on the image resolution. The video BIOS, as well as the display device, should support the appropriate resolution otherwise the result is unpredictable. The following must be considered when a JPEG image is used as a boot logo: • Extended sequential DCT is not supported. • Define restart interval (DRI) is not supported. • Progressive encoding is not supported. • Lossless sequential encoding is not supported. • Differential sequential DCT is not supported. • Differential progressive DCT is not supported. • The X-density/Y-density should be 1:1. • YUV111 and YUV112 (color component 1:1:2 and 1:1:1) is supported. • IPTC or EXIF information blocks (additional textual information such as copyrights, date, time, ...) cannot be included. JPEG files created with digital cameras or through the use of Adobe Photoshop use a lot of these unsupported features and in particularly add the IPTC or EXIF information block. Thus, a JPEG image that is to be used as a boot logo must always be checked before being added to the BIOS. The following tools may be used to generate or modify the JPEG file: • IrfanView (Freeware) • ACDSee 2.41 or 3.0 • PaintShop It is recommended to use a logo with the same resolution as the native resolution of the used display device. Especially when using LVDS flat panels. Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 7/23 Application Note 2.2 Using the Windows GUI version of CGUTIL The method described below is useful for evaluating and testing the OEM customization feature offered by the congatec system utility. Working on the target system allows for an immediate check of the BIOS changes. Another possibility is to work in 'ROM File' mode using a host PC. Whenever a new OEM BIOS binary file should be created, use 'ROM File' mode instead of 'Board (CGOS)' mode. 1. Boot Microsoft Windows on the target system and start the congatec System Utility (see congatec System Utility User's Guide for instructions about how to install the utility) Select 'Board (CGOS)' mode to modify the onboard BIOS of your running system. Click on the 'BIOS Module Modification' button Picture 1: CGUTIL Main Screen Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 8/23 Application Note 2. In the next dialog box that appears you have to click on the 'Create Module' button to prepare the creation of a new module, which can be inserted into the active BIOS later. Picture 2: CGUTIL BIOS Module 3. A dialog box will pop-up asking you to select the valid JPEG input data file (see note). With some older versions of the congatec System Utility tool it may be necessary to change the 'Files of type' selection to 'All files' to make the JPEG file visible Picture 3: Windows Common Dialog (Select Input Data File) Note Refer to the congatec System Utility User's Guide for the AMIBIOS BOOT Logo features and limitations. Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 9/23 Application Note 4. Highlight the desired JPEG file and click on the 'Open' button. This will automatically close the window Picture 4: Windows Common Dialog (Select Input Data File) 5. Make sure to change the 'Module Type' to 'BIOS Boot Logo' and keep the 'Module ID' set to '0000h' (default) before you click on the 'Create Module' button again to create the new module. If your specific application requires more than one Boot Logo in the same BIOS then contact congatec technical support for assistance. Picture 5: CGUTIL BIOS Module Modification Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 10/23 Application Note 6. A dialog box will pop up asking you to save the created OEM 'BIOS Boot Logo' module. In this example the module is named 'Bootlogo1.mod'. Picture 6: Windows Common Dialog (Save BIOS Module) 7. Click on the 'Add Module' button to add the previously created OEM 'BIOS Boot Logo' module to the 'Current BIOS Modules'. Picture 7: CGUTIL BIOS Module Modification Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 11/23 Application Note 8. Highlight the OEM 'BIOS Boot Logo' module and click the 'Open' button. Picture 8: Windows Common Dialog (Open BIOS Module File) 9. The OEM 'BIOS Boot Logo' module appears in the 'Current BIOS Modules' window. Give your customized BIOS an explicit designator with a revision number to allow revision tracking (in our example the 'OEM BIOS Version' is 'P915LOGO'). The 'OEM BIOS Version' is displayed during the BIOS POST and also in the BIOS Setup program. Press the 'Apply' button to confirm your changes. Picture 9: CGUTIL BIOS Module Modification Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 12/23 Application Note 10. The OEM 'BIOS Boot Logo' has been successfully implemented into the onboard BIOS of your running system. A click on the 'Close' button will close the 'BIOS Module Modification' window. Picture 10: CGUTIL BIOS Module Modification 11. To display the OEM 'BIOS Boot Logo' during POST you have to enter the system BIOS (press the <Del> key during the boot process) and change the 'Quiet Boot' setting in the 'Boot' menu to [Enabled]. Save and exit the BIOS setup program. The system will reboot and the OEM 'BIOS Boot logo' will be displayed. Since today's PCs boot quite quickly the logo will be shown for only a short period of time. To extend the boot time, switch the 'Quick Boot' setting to [Disabled]. Picture 11: AMI BIOS Setup Program Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 13/23 Application Note Note For more information about updating the BIOS ROM file, see application note 'AN1_BIOS_Update.pdf'. This application note can be downloaded from the congatec web page. 2.3 Using the DOS version of CGUTIL The method described here is helpful for updating the congatec BIOS on the production line using the command lines from steps 4 and 5 in a simple DOS batch script. All example names used in the steps below may be changed. Only the DOS naming convention of an 8 character name and 3 character extension, separated by a dot, must be adhered to. 1. After you've booted DOS on the congatec module, store the JPEG file (in our example 'conga.jpg') in the same folder where the congatec System Utility tool (CGUTLCMD.exe) is stored. 2. The JPEG file can only be inserted into the congatec BIOS after it has been converted to a 'BIOS Boot Logo' module. To do this, switch to the folder where the 'CGUTLCMD.exe' tool and JPEG file are stored and enter the command line: cgutlcmd module /ot:board /create /if:conga.jpg /of:conga.mod /T:6 3. Now the created 'BIOS Boot Logo' module can be inserted into the BIOS. Enter the command line: cgutlcmd module /ot:board /add /if:conga.mod /T:6 4. Give your customized BIOS an explicit designator with a revision number to allow revision tracking (in our example the 'OEM BIOS Version' is 'P915LOGO'). The 'OEM BIOS Version' will be displayed during the BIOS POST and in the BIOS Setup program. cgutlcmd module /ot:board /OEM:P915LOGO 5. To display the OEM 'BIOS Boot Logo' during POST, you have to enter the system BIOS again and change the 'Quiet Boot' setting to [Enabled] in the 'Boot Settings Configuration' menu (see also step 11 and picture 11 of the previous section). Save and exit the BIOS setup program. The system will reboot and the OEM 'BIOS Boot Logo' will be displayed. Since today's PCs boot quite quickly, the logo will be shown for only a short period of time. To extend the boot time, switch the 'Quick Boot' setting to [Disabled]. Notes Refer to the congatec System Utility User's Guide for the AMIBIOS Boot Logo features and limitations. For more information about updating the BIOS ROM file, see application note 'AN1_BIOS_Update.pdf'. This application note can be downloaded from the congatec web page. Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 14/23 Application Note 3 Create and Add an OEM BIOS Boot Logo to an Insyde XpressROM BIOS core This section describes how to create and add an OEM 'BIOS Boot Logo' module to the Insyde XpressROM BIOS core. For description purposes, the following steps of this application note are done on a conga-XLX CPU module with BIOS X800R113.rom. In these examples the BIOS modifications will be done directly to the BIOS stored in the flash memory chip of the congatec CPU module (CGUTIL tool used in 'Board (CGOS)' mode). Another possibility is to save the current BIOS to file and work in 'ROM File' mode using a host PC. When using this scenario, you will have to flash the modified ROM file to the congatec CPU module after you have performed step 13 of this example. 3.1 'BIOS Boot Logo' Picture Requirements The next few steps are common preparations for both the DOS and Windows GUI versions of the congatec System Utility. The additional files (bmpflip.exe, cprpad.exe, rle.exe, userlog.bat) can be found in the 'LX800_Bootlogo.zip' file on the congatec web page in the corresponding CPU module's driver section. These files are necessary to convert the desired bitmap file to a binary file. This binary file is necessary because the Insyde XpressROM BIOS core is not capable of loading a standard Windows bitmap file. The boot logo bitmap file must be a standard Windows bitmap created by Windows XP/2000 version of Microsoft Paint. The following resolutions are supported by the Insyde XpressROM BIOS core. • 640x480 pixels with 16 colors • 640x480 pixels with 256 colors • 800x600 pixels with 16 colors The additional tools to create the binary file (bmpflip.exe, cprpad.exe, rle.exe) only support bitmap files with 256 colors. If you have a 16 color bitmap file you must save it again using 256 color depth. Additionally, the created bitmap file must use the Windows XP/2000 version of Microsoft Paint color palette, which has a reduced color count. As a result of this fact, only bitmaps that were created with Windows XP/2000 version of Microsoft Paint are supported. The reduced computing performance of the LX800 based modules may not be ideally suited for the next few steps therefore they could be done on a host system if so desired. In this scenario the resulting file 'logo.bin' from the last step in this section must be copied to a temporary folder on the target system. When using the DOS version of congatec System Utility the file must be copied into the same folder where the congatec System Utility is stored. Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 15/23 Application Note 1. Unzip all the files included in the folder 'Addon', which can also be found in the 'LX800_Bootlogo.zip' file, into a temporary folder. The following files must be in the temporary folder: 'bmpflip.exe', 'cprpad.exe', 'rle.exe' and 'userlogo.bat'. 2. Suitable resolutions for a boot logo file are 640x480 and 800x600 pixels. Depending on the resolution, a 16 or 256 color bitmap file must be created using Windows XP/2000 version of Microsoft Paint. The only suitable color depth for the SVGA resolution (800x600) is a 16 color bitmap file. If other resolutions or color depths are used the display of the boot logo may be distorted, displayed with incorrect colors or in a worst case scenario won't be displayed at all. Picture 12: Windows XP/2000 version of Microsoft Paint (Example Boot Logo File) Note If the bitmap file was created with another tool other than Windows XP/2000 version of Microsoft Paint, you must save the picture as a 24-Bit Color Bitmap file using Windows XP/2000 version of Microsoft Paint. Close Paint and reopen it. Now open the previously created 24-Bit Color Bitmap file and save it as 256 Color Bitmap file. This has to be done to ensure the use of the correct color palette. The colors from your original bitmap file may differ slightly from the colors in this new 256 color bitmap file. Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 16/23 Application Note 3. If the boot logo has a VGA resolution (640x480), choose 'File => Save as' and save the created bitmap as a 256 color bitmap, using the filename 'logo.bmp', in the temporary folder created in step one (Picture 14). Click on 'Yes' when Windows XP/2000 version of MS-Paint pops up the warning shown in Picture 15. If the designated logo has a SVGA resolution (800x600) the filename in this step must be 'test.bmp' first. In this case you have to save it as 16 Color Bitmap first. (Picture 13) Click on 'Yes' when MS-Paint pops up the warning shown in Picture 15. Afterwards you have to open the file 'test.bmp' again and save it now as 256 color bitmap with the filename 'logo.bmp' into the temporary folder created in step one (Picture 14). Picture 15: Windows XP/2000 version of MS-Paint Dialog Picture 13: Windows Common Dialog Picture 14: Windows Common Dialog 4. Use the batch script 'USERLOGO.BAT' to create the binary file 'logo.bin' by double clicking it. The output file will be created automatically. This may take a while depending on the speed of your computer and/or size of your image. If you have done this on a host system, copy 'logo.bin' to a temporary folder on the target system and execute the following steps. Section 3.2 describes how to proceed using the Windows version of congatec System Utility tool. Section 3.3 describes how to proceed using the DOS version of the congatec System Utility. Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 17/23 Application Note 3.2 Using the Windows GUI version of CGUTIL 1. Open the congatec System Utility 'CGUTLGUI.exe' and choose 'Board (CGOS)' from 'Select operation Target' and then press the button 'BIOS Module Modification'. Picture16: CGUTIL Main Screen 2. In this module click on the button 'Create Module'. Picture 17: CGUTIL BIOS Module Modification Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 18/23 Application Note 3. In the dialog box that appears next, select the file 'logo.bin', which was created in step 2 and copied to a temporary folder on your target system. Picture 18: Windows Common Dialog (Select Input Data File) 4. Make sure to change the 'Module Type' to 'CMOS Default Map' and keep the 'Module ID' set at 0000h (default) before clicking on the 'Create Module' button again to generate the new module. If you are planning to use more then one OEM default CMOS map contact congatec technical support for assistance. Picture 19 - CGUTIL BIOS Module Modification Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 19/23 Application Note 5. This dialog box allows you to choose a suitable filename for your OEM 'BIOS Boot Logo' module. In this example the file is called 'OEM_Bootlogo.mod'. The file extension 'mod' is default. Picture 20: Windows Common Dialog (Save BIOS Module) 6. After the creation of the OEM 'BIOS Boot Logo' module you are able to add this to your BIOS configuration. This can be accomplished by clicking on the button 'Add Module' and choose the previously created module (see step 5 above) in the dialog box that appears. Now you can name your 'OEM BIOS Version' (X800ROEM for example). After this, the OEM 'BIOS Boot Logo' module should be visible in the list of installed modules as it is shown in the screenshot below. Picture 21: CGUTIL BIOS Module Modification Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 20/23 Application Note 7. Now click the 'Apply' button to save this configuration in the BIOS. During this process you can see the output of the congatec System Utility tool in red letters in the text box above the 'Apply' button. The first output states: 'Applying changes ... (this may take a few seconds)' and after a short time the next message appears, which states: 'Changes successfully applied!'. Picture 22: CGUTIL BIOS Module Modification 8. Close the congatec System Utility by clicking on the 'Close' button. If it's necessary to update more CPU modules with the new 'BIOS Boot Logo', it's possible to save the whole BIOS to an output ROM file that can be flashed onto other CPU modules. Picture 23: CGUTIL BIOS Module Modification Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 21/23 Application Note Note For more information about saving the current BIOS to an output ROM file, as well as updating the BIOS ROM file, see application note 'AN1_BIOS_Update.pdf'. This application note can be downloaded from the congatec web page. 9. To enable the display of the boot logo press <Del> key to enter the BIOS setup program during the POST at startup. Press the <D> key for 'Device Configuration' (picture 23) and once in this menu press the <I> key for 'Boot Screen Configuration'. Move the cursor to the entry 'Splash Screen' and press <Enter> to set this value to 'Enabled' (picture 24). By changing the value 'Splash Screen Timeout' it is possible to set the length of time the boot logo will be displayed. Go back to the main menu of the BIOS by pressing the <ESC> key twice. Once there press the <X> key for 'Save values and Exit'. Now your OEM 'BIOS Boot Logo' should be displayed at boot up. For detailed information about the BIOS on congatec CPU modules equipped with AMD LX800 CPUs see their respective user's guide, which can be found at www.congatec.com. Picture 23: Insyde XpressROM BIOS Setup Program Picture 24: Insyde XpressROM BIOS Setup Program Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 22/23 Application Note 3.3 Using the DOS version of CGUTIL 1. First you must store the previously created binary file 'logo.bin' (step 5) on your target system in the same folder where the congatec System Utility tool is stored. To update the BIOS you must start the congatec System Utility tool with the correct parameters. Switch to the folder where the system tool is stored and enter the following command to create an OEM 'BIOS Boot Logo' module: cgutlcmd module /ot:board /create /if:logo.bin /of:logo.mod /T:6 2. The next command will result in the OEM 'BIOS Boot Logo' module being inserted into the actual BIOS on your target system: cgutlcmd module /ot:board /add /if:logo.mod /T:6 3. Give your customized BIOS an explicit designator with a revision number to allow revision tracking (in our example the 'OEM BIOS Version' is 'X800ROEM'). The 'OEM BIOS Version' will be displayed during the BIOS POST and in the BIOS Setup program. cgutlcmd module /ot:board /OEM:X800ROEM 4. To enable the display of the boot logo press <Del> key to enter the BIOS setup program during the POST at startup. Switch to the 'Device Configuration' menu and once in this menu switch to 'Boot Screen Configuration'. Enable the entry 'Splash Screen'. By changing the value 'Splash Screen Timeout' it is possible to set the length of time the boot logo will be displayed. Leave the BIOS by pressing the <ESC> key twice and once in the main menu press the <X> key for 'Save values and Exit'. Now your OEM 'BIOS Boot Logo' should be displayed at boot up. For detailed information about the BIOS on congatec CPU modules equipped with AMD LX800 CPUs see their respective user's guide, which can be found at www.congatec.com. (See also step 9 and pictures 23 and 24 of section 3.2) If it's necessary to update more CPU modules with the new 'BIOS Boot Logo', it's possible to save the whole BIOS to an output ROM file that can be flashed onto other CPU modules. Notes For more information about saving the current BIOS to an output ROM file, as well as updating the BIOS ROM file, see application note 'AN1_BIOS_Update.pdf'. This application note can be downloaded from the congatec web page. If it is necessary to update many modules the DOS version is the preferred congatec System Utility version due to the fact that it is much faster than using the Windows GUI version. Copyright © 2006 congatec AG AN11_Create_And_Add_Bootlogo.odt 23/23