1. A method, comprising: receiving, in an extensible firmware interface (EFI) level logic configured to operate at a pre-boot time without operating system support, from a user level logic configured to operate at a post-boot time with operating system support, a first signal to manipulate a persistent memory operably connected to a system configured with the EFI level logic and the user level logic, the persistent memory being configured to store a system firmware; selectively manipulating, from the EFI level logic, the persistent memory; and providing, from the EFI level logic, to the user level logic, a second signal concerning the manipulating of the persistent memory.