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- The BIOS found in IBM-compatible personal computers
- The (U)EFI-compliant firmware used on Itanium systems, Intel-based computers from Apple, and many Intel desktop computer motherboards
- Open Firmware, used in SPARC-based computers from Sun Microsystemsand Oracle Corporation, PowerPC-based computers from Apple, and computers from Genesi
- ARCS, used in computers from Silicon Graphics
- Kickstart, used in the Amiga line of computers (POST, hardware init + Plug and Playauto-configurationof peripherals, kernel, etc.)
- RTAS (Run-Time Abstraction Services), used in computers from IBM
- The Common Firmware Environment (CFE)
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The basic input-output system in computer firmware?
is it BIOS?
What is the mother bored?
To answer your question it is a mother board. Notice the spelling. The firmware of the computer runs from the motherboard (firmware is important software needed to run hardware correctly). Generally referred to as a "Mobo" the motherboard runs everything your computer uses to run, it is essentially the heart of your computer. The graphics card, the power source, the Disk drives, and much more all depend on the motherboard to centralize and keep your computer running.
What is the master controller for all the activities that take place within a computer system?
The software that acts as the master controller in a computer is its firmware. Traditionally, this firmware was known as the ROM BIOS. It was initially installed on Read-Only Memory that could not be changed, and was called the Basic Input/Output System. Now that has been supplanted in newer computers by the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI).
Is a computer in a VCR an example of a general-purpose computer?
No, a personal computer is an example of a general-purpose computer. The computer in a VCR is designed for the specific purpose of operating the VCR.
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 the difference between a software and a firmware download?
Firmware is the stuff that makes your computer what it is, for example the BIOS is firmware. The computer would be useless without the firmwear. Software is what makes the computer do what you want, such as a word processing program, music program or browser.
Explain firmware and why firmware is important to forensic investigations?
firmware is a technical name of computer and its accessories like window is a software and the harddisk that stored on computer is firmware.
Is there a site which will help me with firmware downloads?
Firmware is computer software that is programmed permanently in your computer. As long as you know the model of your computer and the manufacturer, you can go to the manufacturer's website. The manufacturer's site should have specific details on updating firmware for your equipment.
Difference between software and firmware?
Softwareis programs which can be installed and used by the user for a specific purpose. Firmware on the other hand is used by the computer system for maintenance and security purposes, an example for thisis Windows Update.
Which component is an example of firmware?
CD/DVD drives and printers use Firmware
Is firmware a component of a computer?
Firmware is a blend of hardware and software. Computer chips have code embedded on itself to run is firmware. This code would be useless outside the chip and the chip would be rendered useless without the code.
Which psp firmware is best?
it depends on your psp. for example i am using PSP-2000 which i use firmware 4.01 and for my PSP-3000 i am using firmware 5.03.
What is printer firmware?
Printer firmware is a program inside a printer, that allows it to receive data from a computer and so print on paper.
Can you use an iTunes gift card for iPod firmware updates?
If the firmware update requires you to pay for it (example: 3.0 or 3.1 firmware), then yes, the iTunes gift card can be used to pay for the firmware.
The basic input-output system in computer firmware?
is it BIOS?
How do you upload new firmware to your e-reader?
To upload new firmware to your e-reader, you typically need to download the firmware update file from the manufacturer's website onto your computer. Then, connect your e-reader to your computer using a USB cable and transfer the firmware update file to the root directory of your e-reader. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to install the firmware update on your e-reader.
What type of software that has qualities of both hardware and software is?
Firmware is a collection of software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs.
