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Well,in IBM PC compatible computers, the basic input/output system (BIOS), also known as the System BIOS or ROM BIOS (pronounced /ˈbaɪ.oʊs/), is a de facto standard defining a firmware interface.[1]
Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS (non-volatile memory) Setup utility on a standard PC
The BIOS software is built into the PC, and is the first code run by a PC when powered on ('boot firmware'). When the PC starts up, the first job for the BIOS is to initialize and identify system devices such as the video display card, keyboard and mouse, hard disk drive, optical disc drive and other hardware. The BIOS then locates boot loader software held on a peripheral device (designated as a 'boot device'), such as a hard disk or a CD/DVD, and loads and executes that software, giving it control of the PC.[2] This process is known as booting, or booting up, which is short for bootstrapping.
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What type of device that when installed is not listed in BIOS setup or Device Manager?
Neither, BIOS does not list device drivers at all.
What is used by BIOS and device drivers?
Upper Memory
Is used by BIOS and device drivers?
Upper Memory
The memory locations used by BIOS and device drivers is called?
The BIOS is located into the CMOS chip on the motherboard. It can only be accsed through the BIOS setting when you start up and device drivers are located in the root drive in the windows folder
Name one way BIOS and drivers are them same Name one way they are different?
1. Both relate to hardware, but device drivers are stored in hard drive
What are the types of system software?
Device drivers and firmware(Example: Bios).Operating system(Example: Windows).Servers.Software development tools.Utility software.
What type memory is used by bios and devices drivers?
BIOS and drivers use RAM (random access memory) however, in different forms. The BIOS is essentially a small chip of RAM that houses the code for running the operating system and the hardware. This hardware is controlled by the device drivers which run on the operating system which uses separate RAM which has a far greater capacity than the BIOS. this RAM is also shared by the operating system and is usually found in sticks that plug into the motherboard. the BIOS can operate without RAM but not the other way around
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)
What is the definition of data computer?
binary data, it can be on the hard drive, BIOS, or any external or internal device like a flash drive, built-in drivers
Do you update BIOS with drivers OR firmware?
The BIOS for your computer is classed as firmware. Drivers are Windows components used to interface between devices (hardware) and software. Drivers are downloaded and installed under the control of Windows. A faulty driver upgrade may cause the related device to not be usable or may cause Windows to crash. It is usually relatively easy to recover. A BIOS upgrade should be downloaded only from the manufacturer of the motherboard of your computer. It will come with installation instructions. Take great care - a faulty BIOS change (e.g. one for another motherboard version) can possibly prevent the computer ever switching on again which is rather difficult to fix!
What is upper memory?
It is the uppermost region of the PC memory map for ROM, usually from 640K up to 1024K, originally reserved for BIOS, device drivers, and TSRs.
Would you expect all the devices listed in BIOS Setup to also be listed in Device Manager?
Yes. Any device that shows up in BIOS setup should also be listed in Device Manager.
