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One password is for administrative access to BIOS settings. The other is optional and is used for unlocking input devices (particularly, the keyboard) on startup.

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Suppose you have obtained a ps2 BIOS from the internet and you have the pcsx2 emulator installed where do you place the BIOS files in order to play ps2 games?

You have two options. There is a subfolder called 'bios', just place the file there. Otherwise, if you want to place it in a different folder, go to configuration settings and change the bios directory from there...


Who are the manufacturers of system BIOS programs?

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What is the meaning of dual input?

Dual Input can be achived by two ways: 1: Authentication by typing the password twice (hence eliminating the human error) 2: Two individuals are involved in this process. For example: if password policy is to use minimum of 8 character password, first individual will input first 4 characters of the password and second indiviual will input last 4 characters. This way on one knows the complete password. This method should be used for non-interactive accounts that are meant to non-expiry in nature. AT


Does PCSX2 require you to own a PlayStation 2 console?

Legally, PCSX2 requires you to have a PlayStation 2 for two reasons, one as a license to play PlayStation 2 games, and the other for you to dump the BIOS from, as PCSX2 requires a copy of the PlayStation 2 BIOS. Once you have PCSX2 running, however, there is no technical reason you need a PlayStation 2.


What is bios and cmos?

BIOS = Basic Input Output System CMOS = Copper-Metal Oxide Semiconductor BIOS is the interface which is built-in to a computer system's firmware used to configure the computer system hardware in very basic ways. BIOS can be used to enable or disable hardware integrated into the motherboard such as IDE controllers, USB hosts, audio controllers, video, and more. It is often accessed by pressing F2 during startup, but this can change from manufacturer to manufacturer. CMOS is a type of circuitry often powered by a battery which allows the information in BIOS to be stored. If the CMOS battery is drained or removed all the system configuration data in BIOS will be reset to factory defaults every time the computer is shut off. These small batteries are also commonly used in calculators, hearing aides, and wristwatches. Due to the close relationship between the BIOS and the CMOS in the computer system, the two phrases are often incorrectly used as synonyms for each other. Some users will refer to opening the BIOS menu as "going into CMOS" or replacing the CMOS battery as "fixing the BIOS battery." However, none of this is seen as grammatically incorrect in common day-to-day conversation.

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Which two processes can be protected by setting the BIOS password?

no body cant install OS and they will also not change bios setting


How do you rest the BIOS password?

To reset the bios password you can contact the manufacturer and request the bios master password for your laptop or computer. On the motherboard there is usually a reset jumper or contacts. This will put the BIOS into factory settings and reset the clock. You will need to get the technical data for your motherboard to find out where this jumper is. On a desk top computer it will be a jumper that shorts two pins and is stowed in a normal , running, position. Move it across for a few seconds then return to normal position. On laptops, it will be a pair of gold contacts on the board, that need shorting with a wire or tweezers. I have ususlly found them under the memory modules.


What is the purpose of a BIOS jumper?

Two examples are resetting the BIOS to the default settings and swapping between two different BIOS chips for boards with multiple BIOS.


What is lenovo t60 BIOS password?

All bios passwords are set by users, either by accident or on purpose. In the case of the IBM T60 and almost all password-protected laptops, it is NOT possible to reset the password through a jumper configuration, or taking the CMOS battery out. The only two methods of resetting the password: 1. Call up the laptop manufacturer, with the serial number of the machine, and proof of purchase. You will then be given a machine-specific supervisor password to unlock your machine. 2. If you have no proof of purchase for any reason, OR your machine can not be verified as legit, the bank on the best part of $200 to get it unlocked. In extreme cases, a new motherboard has to be installed.


Why would you want flash your motherboard BIOS?

Sometimes new equipment doesn't work properly with old version of BIOS, when you flash it (if it's supported), you enable new features and proper communication between the motherboard and new equipment.


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Where would you find the BIOS in your operating system?

The operating system of most computers does not contain the BIOS. The BIOS is stored in a chip on your motherboard. he is right the bios is not stored on your OS...however if you wish to access your BIOS you need to restart your PC and when you get to the first or second black screen (when it reads your processor information and etc) it will says "Press <insert key here> to enter setup" (or something similar...keep in mind all chipsets are different) keep rapidly tapping that button....(what i do when i first start up a PC and need to get in the bios i alternate between F9,F11, and delete until i get in the bios since these are the most commonly used keys to enter your bios)


What are the two functions of an operating system?

I t interact with computer's bios and hardware I t interact with computer's bios and software


Why does PS vita have two screens?

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Does one ds light have 2 minuature flat screens?

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What is the two bios of ePSXe?

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Is it possible to access the BIOS of a Mac and if so how?

A Mac's "BIOS" is not really a BIOS. It is OpenFirmware, which many Mac users find to be better than BIOS. To access OpenFirmware, you must use two hands on the keyboard and the key combination CMD-OPT-O-F.