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What is the relationship between the BIOS and an operating system?
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∙ 11y ago
BIOS is the basic input/output system ,it is the first program treated when u turned the computer and, it is installed in the ROM
so when you switch on the computer , BIOS comes out the OS from the hard drive and put it in the RAM
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes, to put it quite simple....BIOS (Basic Input Output System) is needed so that the system can boot (start-up) and it checks the system for any malfunctions or errors. Basically it ensures that all of the hardware that is essential to your computer is working. And to answer your question Yes it does load an operating system but from whatever storage device or devices it is configured to load them from....Hope this helps :3
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Is the BIOS the operating System for Windows Vista?
Hell no. the bios sits under the operating system (vista is an operating system) the bios is independent of operating systems, and is there to....run the operating system.
The is a program that manages the data between the operating system and all input and output devices attached to the system?
BIOS
What program manages data between the operating system and all input and output devices attached to the system?
BIOS
Are plug and play devices assigned resources by the Bios or operating system?
Operating system
Why is the operating system installed on the BIOS?
It isn't. the operating system is installed in your Hard Drive...your BIOS are in your CMOS(a little chip on your motherboard) the two have nothing to do with each other
When installing a operating system do you need to use the bios?
No, you do not need to adjust the BIOS when installing an operating system. However, you can set the BIOS to determine the order in which attached devices will boot. That capability allows you an option (one of several options) to install different operating systems on different devices and choose which operating system boots when you start the computer.
Difference between BIOS and CMOS?
BIOS refers to (Basic Input Output System) it is responsible for booting of your system while DOS(Disk Operating System) is an operating system that user uses by entering commands in command prompt(to open in windows press start+r).
The operating system prompt identifies the default drive?
No, the BIOS does.
When do you need to upgrade system BIOS?
Whenever a BIOS update provides functionality not currently supported that is required by the operating system or hardware.
What provides the primary interface between the operating system's device drivers and most of the system's hardware?
1. BIOS (basic input/ output services)
Is the operating system is recommended?
An operating system is mandatory, unless you like staring at the BIOS post screen all day.
What does the BIOS do in a computer?
The Term BIOS stands for BASE INSTRUCTION OPERATING SYSTEM. These instructions are what actually start the processor and associated hardware to run the installed Operating System. I.E., Windows XP.
