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What technology enables to upgrade computer's BIOS by simply using a software?
All BIOS components are serviceable via a firmware upgrade that is known as "flashing" this process is called "updating the BIOS.
7 Which type of ROM can be reprogrammed with software while it is still physically installed in the computer?
"BIOS is stored on a ROM (Read Only Memory) chip, however, the data in the ROM chip can be changed. Its called flashing BIOs. It is done with software." ^You did not answer the question. He asked the "type" of ROM. EEPROM is the type of ROM that is able to be reprogrammed while physically installed in the computer.
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.
Is there anyway to reset the BIOS password on a Toshiba 460CDT laptop if you have forgotten it?
The best method to reset a BIOS password depends on what BIOS the computer has. Common BIOS's include AMI, Award, IBM and Phoenix. Numerous other BIOS's do exist, but these are the most common. Some BIOS's allow you to require a password be entered before the system will boot. Some BIOS's allow you to require a password to be entered before the BIOS setup may be accessed. The general categories of solutions to reset a BIOS password are: Using a Backdoor BIOS Password Resetting the BIOS Password using Software Resetting the BIOS Password using Hardware Vendor Specific Solutions for resetting the BIOS Password
Can the system BIOS be reprogrammed to update its content?
You can flash the BIOS. I wouldn't recommend it, as it won't give much of an improvement UNLESS you're experiencing BSOD, crashing, etc. If this is the case you can go to your motherboard manufacturers website and they should have a BIOS update you can d/l.
What is BIOS (Basic Input and Output Software)?
The BIOS (Basic Input Output System) is software that controls the motherboard and computer hardware functions. Search Google with: BIOS for more information.
Where can i get password for bios?
Using a manufacturers backdoor password to access the BIOS Use password cracking software Reset the CMOS using the jumpers or solder beads. Removing the CMOS battery for at least 10 minutes Overloading the keyboard buffer Using a professional service
What do you call software embedded in ROM?
BIOS
Is bios or rom are same?
BIOS is software. It tells system software how to communicate with installed hardware. ROM is hardware. It stores a copy of the BIOS, and automatically loads its contents into RAM (the BIOS) when power is first applied to the system. Thus, while the two are related, they are not the same.
What is the difference between a system password and a software password?
System password: PC bios password. this can be found and set at bios mode [hit del at booting]. Software password: Normal Software password.
Is programming software needed to get into the bios?
No it is not. http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/ht/accessbios.htm - This shows you how to enter bios.
Is it possible boot a computer without BIOS?
Its isn't possible as when your computer starts up, the processor resets and looks for the BIOS. The BIOS is programmed to look for the bootloader at memory address 0000:7C00 the processor itself cannot do anything if it does not find any software to execute. the BIOS is the software that first loads
