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What is the program that performs system check when computer is first turned on?
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The BIOS (Basic Input Output System) runs the initial disc check and starts the required programs when you switch it on.
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What is the program your computer's microprocessor uses to get the computer system started after you turn it on?
When the computer is first turned on, (or booted), the BIOS program is in control. After performing a few system checks, the BIOS program turns the computer over to an operating system like Windows XP.
Could you get the information back that you were typing before your computer turned off?
It depends on the program... Some programs have an "autosave" routine and you might get lucky, but the answer is --- probably not. You need to understand the difference between typing something in and writing it to disk or posting it to the web. Study how the computer works some more. Go back to the help section for the program in question.
ROM preserves its contents even when the computer is what?
Off ROM (Read Only Memory) is typically used to write permanent data or instructions to a system for use even after the computer is turned off. Examples of ROM are your BIOS and Firmware
What is a computer motor?
Its a motor which is turned on or off by the actuator.
Memory that loses its contents when the computer power is turned off?
Random Access Memory (RAM) is the kind of memory that loses its content when the computer power is turned off.
What is the program your computer's microprocessor uses to get the computer system started after you turn it on?
When the computer is first turned on, (or booted), the BIOS program is in control. After performing a few system checks, the BIOS program turns the computer over to an operating system like Windows XP.
What do you call a program that runs when you start your computer?
When the computer is first turned on, (or booted), the BIOS program is in control. After performing a few system checks, the BIOS program turns the computer over to an operating system like Windows XP.
What is a computer when it is turned on and the operating system is being loaded?
A computer is loading data when it is turned on and the operating system is being loaded.
A computer is when it is turned on and the operating system is being loaded?
booting
When computer is turned on and the operating system is loading?
Generally it's called "booting up" the system
What is a grayed out In a computer?
when the computer is grayed out that means that the system has crashed and hence it turned off. graying out meana dead.
What is it called when a computer is turned on and the operating system is being loaded?
Booting up ..! A boot process is a step by step process with which a computer loads the operating system.
Infects the system files thay your computer uses every time it is turned on?
viruses infect the system files your computer uses every time it powers up
What if a computer is powerer off in a token ring Does token will be bypassed or ring topology will break up?
The hub and/or the active monitor program will be aware of the system that is turned off, and the attempt to send that system the token will be bypassed. Standard token ring systems are designed to avoid systems that are turned off or non-functioning. The network keeps running.
What operating system component is loaded first when the computer is turned on an resides in the memory?
windows xp
What is the need of BIOUS on the system?
I believe you mean BIOS(basic input/output system). It's the first software your computer runs. It's integrated into your motherboard. It performs tests and takes inventory of what hardware you have connected and passes that information on to the operating system(windows, linux, whatever). It usually has an interface that is accessed by a hot-key(F2,F10) you can press a few seconds after the computer has turned on. It will also allow you to enable, disable of devices connected to/or integrated into your motherboard.
The internal clock of a computer system is the?
The internal clock of a computer system is found on the motherboard. It is run by its own, independent battery, causing it to always run, even if the computer is turned off.
