the hard drive, the backplane, and the PERC. In other words: D. All of the above.
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A BIOS does not contain a file system or any actual files. Many of the components in a BIOS can be separated into files, such as .BMP for the logos and splash screens, and .ROM files for the firmware for onboard devices.
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is firmware that initializes hardware components during startup, while UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is a modern replacement for BIOS with more advanced features. UEFI offers faster boot times, improved security, and support for larger storage devices, enhancing overall system performance.
Firmware, Operating System, and Utilities.
Firmware refers to the system software of a hardware device. Custom firmware takes the place of normal firmware, often adding functionality aspects to the system.
Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a firmware RAID system. Intel Matrix RAID, Intel Rapid RAID, and Intel Smart Response Technology are features of Intel Rapid Storage Technology.
You dont, the firmware is used when you turn the system on.
system unit
Operating System
system log
my understanding of the term firmware is that it is software that runs the hardware of a system