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The BIOS (often also known as CMOS) is a Programmed ROM that comes integrated on the motherboard and stores instructions to perform the Power On Self Test (POST) and then load the Bootstrap.
The Operating System Of a computer is a vast set of programs which is impossible to start if it isn't loaded. But to load a program onto the memory of the computer (RAM) which in turn will begin to load the operating system is paradoxical. Hence, the concept of ROM-BIOS was designed in order to cut through this impossible problem.
When we switch on the computer, the BIOS first requests interrupts for all the peripheral devices attached to our computer in order to check whether all of them are working or not. This short test is called the POST.
After the POST, the BIOS then loads a short set of instruction onto the RAM and which again loads the Operating System.
Apart from this exceptional function, the BIOS also has many other uses. Such as; it keeps a record of the Boot devices settings and the clock speed of the processor. One can very well understand what functionality the BIOS adds to the computer being just a small chip.
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Where can i find my computer's original bios file?
In your computer BIOS-chip or in the manufature website.
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.
Where is the BIOS located?
your system's BIOS is stored on an unremovable chip on your computer's motherboard. your system's BIOS is stored on an unremovable chip on your computer's motherboard. your system's BIOS is stored on an unremovable chip on your computer's motherboard. your system's BIOS is stored on an unremovable chip on your computer's motherboard. your system's BIOS is stored on an unremovable chip on your computer's motherboard. your system's BIOS is stored on an unremovable chip on your computer's motherboard. it is permanently stored on one or two ROM ICs installed on the system board
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.
Specific part of computer that holds bios?
The Bios is written in the motherboard
Your computer BIOS is infected and it doesn't format. what can you do?
You will need to reflash the bios
What is the functions of AMI in the computer?
AMI stands for American Megatrends Incorporated. They are a computer BIOS manufacturer. The ROM BIOS is needed to give the computer the very basic commands and services it needs to start. The BIOS tests and initializes the hardware and provides BIOS services for software to use. Along with the BIOS is the CMOS which allows you to setup and configure the computer and to recognize the hard drives.
Is a simple set of instructions that enables a computer to initially recognize its hardware?
BIOS (Binary In Out System)
What part of the computer checks all your components during boot?
bios
How do i enter your bios on a gateway?
reboot the computer at the bios screen hit f2 that will get you in
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
What does the computer use to boot or start the computer?
it uses bios first to boot when you start up you see dependind on the computer a bios screen witch is on the mother board you can update you bios, but make sure because its a risky move if its not nessesary dont update bios unless its needed back up your computer before you do this
