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All computers have to start from from something. If it makes more sense to call that something a Basic Input Output System or BIOS then no problem

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What does the computer use to boot or start the computer?

it uses bios first to boot when you start up you see dependind on the computer a bios screen witch is on the mother board you can update you bios, but make sure because its a risky move if its not nessesary dont update bios unless its needed back up your computer before you do this


What are three purpose accomplished by the motherboard bios?

To manage simple devices (system BIOS)To start the computer (startup BIOS)To change settings on the motherboard (CMOS setup).


What is the function of the CMOS BIOS?

The CMOS contains user-defined settings for the BIOS. The Bios is a program that contains hardware instructions on how to start the computer.


Does bios empty its contents when the computer is turned off?

Only if the BIOS battery is flat or out of circuit.


What is the functions of AMI in the computer?

AMI stands for American Megatrends Incorporated. They are a computer BIOS manufacturer. The ROM BIOS is needed to give the computer the very basic commands and services it needs to start. The BIOS tests and initializes the hardware and provides BIOS services for software to use. Along with the BIOS is the CMOS which allows you to setup and configure the computer and to recognize the hard drives.


What are the purposes accomplished by the motherboard bios?

To manage simple devices (system BIOS)To start the computer (startup BIOS)To change settings on the motherboard (CMOS setup).


What are The three purposes the motherboard ROM BIOS serves?

The BIOS is used to manage simple devices (system BIOS), the BIOS is used to start the computer (startup BIOS), and the BIOS is used to change settings on the motherboard (CMOS setup).


What type of memory is the initial start up chip of a computer?

RamuncategorizedRAM


Is the motherboard the only Part of a computer That has a BIOS Program on it?

Yes.


When you reboot your system the computer follows startup instructions stored in this type of memory?

On start up the computer fetches information from BIOS. BIOS is a ROM. After that the computer loads OS from Hard disk into the RAM.


My computer technician says that i need to set a parameter in BIOS what what is he talking about?

The BIOS a mini computer program that tells your computer how to start up. In order to modify the BIOS as your computer is starting up you should see a screen flash for a couple seconds telling you to push a button like F1 or F2 to enter setup. Push the button it requests to modify the BIOS.


What tells your computer to display your desktop start programs display the time and show you where your files are kept?

The computer's BIOS.

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