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Complimentary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
Actually, if you are referring to where your computer stores the data for hardware configurations; the CMOS is actually called nonvolatile BIOS memory. It used to be called CMOS RAM in the early days of computing, but we still call it the CMOS.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoComplementary-Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor. This refers to one of the technologies used to make integrated circuits ("chips"). Another common technology is Transistor-transistor Logic (TTL).
In reference to the IBM PC and compatibles, this means the RTC's (Real-time clock) CMOS RAM memory, which keeps track of the time, date, and BIOS settings. The CMOS and the RTC are powered by a rechargeable battery on the motherboard that keeps them on even when the computer is off. However, should this battery run out, the time and BIOS settings will be lost and they will have to be manually re-set.
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∙ 12y agoExcerpt from Microsoft Computer Dictionary (5th Edn):
CMOS n. 1.Acronym for complementary metal-oxide
semiconductor. A semiconductor technology in which
pairs of metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors
(MOSFETs), one N-type and one P-type, are integrated on
a single silicon chip. Generally used for RAM and switching
applications, these devices have very high speed and
extremely low power consumption. They are, however,
easily damaged by static electricity. 2. The battery-
backed memory used to store parameter values
needed to boot PCs, such as the type of disks and the
amount of memory, as well as the clock/calendar time.
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CMOS full form?
Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor
Is the hardware system configuration stored in CMOS?
yes it is stored in CMOS
What is the primary purpose of the CMOS?
The CMOS is a physical part of the motherboard: it is a memory chip that houses setting configurations and is powered by the on board battery.
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Where does the CMOS power come from when the computer is off?
The complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) power comes from the CMOS battery located on the motherboard. This battery powers the Basic Input Output System (BIOS) and stores the start-up config for the computer.
What type of product is a cmos mux?
A CMOS Mux is a piece of technology that is used to create integrated circuits that are used in electronics. The full name of 'CMOS' is Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor.
What is the fullform of cmos?
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What is the name of the Bios program that edits values in CMOS RAM?
CMOS Setup
Does the Canon EOS 300D have an APS-C or full frame CMOS sensor?
The Canon 300D is an APS CMOS sensor measuring 22.7 x 15.1 (slightly larger than the 350D's 22.2 x 14.8 mm). In contrast, the 1Ds full frame CMOS sensor was 35.8 x 23.8 mm (2002).
CMOS full form?
Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor
What is a CMOS socket?
A CMOS socket is to plug a CMOS transistor into. Alternatively, a CMOS socket is to plug a CMOS integrated circuit into. CMOS, by the way, stands for, "Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor".
Full form of vcc and vdd in TTL and CMOS?
vcc-voltage collector to collector vdd- voltage deran to deran ttl- transister transister logic cmos - complementary metal oxide same conductor
Does cmos setup offer the option to set a supervisor password?
Most CMOS allow the administrator to add or edit a supervisor password. Enter your CMOS using whichever key your motherboard needs to open the CMOS (this will be displayed on the first screen of bootup), then find the general settings tab or a name similar and press enter on the password field. After that, enter your password and when you boot to your CMOS it will ask for your password.
Where is cmos setup stored?
Cmos ram.
Where does the CMOS password appear?
Modern PCs store the CMOS password in the CMOS memory itself.
What is the name of the basic computer mode?
BIOS is the basic CMOS is what BIOS is stored and started
Name one thing that can be set in CMOS that pertains to power management?
Shut Down Temperature
