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All computers have to be given instruction before they will do anything. The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is the first primitive instructions that gets the computer up and running and runs some tests to see that it's working. These tests are called the POST or Power On Self Test. After that it's handed over to the operating system for the active instructions.
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When the computer is powered up for the first time the post discovers a problem how does the post indicate the error?
It places an error message in the BIOS.
What is the BIOS boot order on computer?
its what tell the computer what to boot first, it can be anything choosen by the bios, if you go into the bios you can change the boot order.
When a windows xp computer has completed the post for each adapter card that has a bios what is the next step after the sequence?
BIOS reads the MBR.
What bios -based program performs diagnostics as a computer powers up?
POST(power on self test)
Who made the bios?
It is not known who invented the BIOS of a computer however Gary Kildall is credited with creating the term BIOS in 1975. The BIOS is the first application that loads when the computer is booted up.
Where to find the rpm?
If you are talking about computer fans, then BIOS should have it. To get to BIOS, you must restart your computer, then before windows starts up (during POST) press 'Del' repeatedly.
When a windows computer has completed the post for each adapter card that has a bios what is the next step during the boot sequence?
BIOS reads the MBR.
When first powered on the first instructions a computer will execute are stored in?
The BIOS.
When a computer is first turned on it looks to the chip to find out what hardware it should expect to find?
When a computer boots it goes through a POST (Power on Self Test). It checks to see if the CPU, the RAM, and the motherboard are functioning correctly. If it passes the POST it goes to BIOS.
When a computer is first booted the initial instructions come from?
The bios
What is the function of post test and importance?
The power-on self-test (POST) is the first thing that the BIOS does when the computer is powered on. The POST ensures that hardware is in working order and prevents the following bootstrap loader code from being interrupted due to hardware issues.
How is the POST useful to the computer?
POST stands for Power On Self Test. Basically, the computer checks itself for hardware and software problems. If it doesn't detect anything, it boots. If it does, it won't boot. This is useful because before boot is the only time the computer remains in the BIOS, so it is a way the computer checks the BIOS without the user having to do anything.
