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The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) that performs the Power-On Self-Test (POST) is typically the firmware embedded on the motherboard of a computer. Upon powering on, the BIOS initializes hardware components, checks for proper operation, and ensures that essential system components, like RAM and storage devices, are functioning correctly before handing control to the operating system. If any issues are detected during the POST, the BIOS may emit beep codes or display error messages to indicate the problem.
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What bios -based program performs diagnostics as a computer powers up?
POST(power on self test)
What is a function of bios?
Performs a check on all internal components (Leng Heng )
What is Computer power on self test?
Power On Self Test (or POST) is startup software on the motherboard BIOS. It performs a basic test of the individual hardware components such as the motherboard, RAM memory chips, keyboard, floppy drive and hard drive to ensure that everything is working properly. When a computer is turned on with the power switch (or cold boot), BIOS executes POST.
How does the startup BIOS communicate errors during POST if video is not yet available?
The BIOS communicates erros druing POST By giving a beep code.
Can the CMOS battery failure be reported by startup BIOS during the post?
post
BIOS executes a series of tests called?
post
What happens after the CPU activates the bios?
The POST runs
When a windows xp computer has completed the post for each adapter card that has a bios what is the next step after the sequence?
BIOS reads the MBR.
How do you check BIOS?
BIOS is checked during POST procedure which a PC passes each time when powered on. If POST fails, a PC user will be presented with series of beeps, sequences of which indicates a problem detected with BIOS itself or with a PC hardware.
Which troubleshooting tool performs software tests during startup?
basic input/output system (BIOS)
Who performs post mortem?
the nurse on duty
Why doesn't Linux call the BIOS after POST?
Many parts of the Linux kernel do call the BIOS after POST, including the framebuffer and the APM/ACPI drivers. Most modern operating systems do not rely solely on the BIOS to support devices because interacting with them directly is usually faster, and bugs in the bIOS can be worked around.
