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BIOS is the Basic Input Output System that lives on the motherboard. The BIOS determines how the computer acts before any software is loaded, and in newer motherboards it determines how hardware appears to the operating system. BIOS is what allows a computer to boot. If the bios does not understand how to read from a piece of hardware, you can not boot from it. BIOS determines configuration for motherboard resources and provides the informatiotn about available resources to the operating system. BIOS may contain software to encrypt drives or hold a component necessary for decryption. BIOS may require the entry of a password before boot to help prevent unauthorized use. BIOS may hold unique information to identify the computer.
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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.
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
Where can i find my computer's original bios file?
In your computer BIOS-chip or in the manufature website.
How can the CMOS be cleared on the computer?
There are three ways to clear the CMOS on a computer. You can access the BIOS menu and reset the BIOS settings, you can use the motherboard jumper or clear it by reseating the CMOS battery.
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.
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
Is a simple set of instructions that enables a computer to initially recognize its hardware?
BIOS (Binary In Out System)
How do i enter your bios on a gateway?
reboot the computer at the bios screen hit f2 that will get you in
What part of the computer checks all your components during boot?
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
