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What does the BIOS do in a computer?
The Term BIOS stands for BASE INSTRUCTION OPERATING SYSTEM. These instructions are what actually start the processor and associated hardware to run the installed Operating System. I.E., Windows XP.
Is the BIOS the operating System for Windows Vista?
Hell no. the bios sits under the operating system (vista is an operating system) the bios is independent of operating systems, and is there to....run the operating system.
If i installed a new operating system do you have to set bios?
Generally speaking, installing an operating system will not require any changes to the BIOS, other than perhaps changing the boot order to launch the installation disc.
Samsung harddisk detect your system bios but not installed operating system and another slave disk so how to rectify your hard disk?
how to rectify samsung hard disk. detect BIOS don't detect another system for slave hard disk. then, not installed os.
Can you browse the web from BIOS with no OS?
On a traditional BIOS, no. Some newer motherboards are starting to include a basic Linux system in their firmware, which can be used even if you have no operating system installed on your hard drive or a bootable CD.
Are plug and play devices assigned resources by the Bios or operating system?
Operating system
What form of software can also called firmware?
That'd be software installed directly onto a piece of hardware which is the operating code for that piece of hardware. For example, a hardware RAID controller might have firmware on it that controls its operation.
What is a chip that wakes up the computer and tells it what parts it has?
The Basic Input Output System -- BIOS -- wakes up the computer and alerts the operating system as to which components are installed and the function of each.
When installing a operating system do you need to use the bios?
No, you do not need to adjust the BIOS when installing an operating system. However, you can set the BIOS to determine the order in which attached devices will boot. That capability allows you an option (one of several options) to install different operating systems on different devices and choose which operating system boots when you start the computer.
The operating system prompt identifies the default drive?
No, the BIOS does.
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
When do you need to upgrade system BIOS?
Whenever a BIOS update provides functionality not currently supported that is required by the operating system or hardware.
