1. A method of configuring a basic input/output system (BIOS) controlling at least one resource of a computer comprising: configuring the BIOS according to a first set of configuration parameters, the first set of configuration parameters defining that a resource controlled by the BIOS is unavailable; detecting an event and based on information pertaining to the event, configuring said BIOS according to a second set of configuration parameters, wherein the second set of parameters defines that the resource is available.