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The purpose of CMOS RAM is to hold the BIOS program as it is executed by the processor. BIOS is the first program to be loaded when a computer is powered on.

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Where is cmos setup stored?

Cmos ram.


What is the name of the Bios program that edits values in CMOS RAM?

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What is c mos ram?

Cmos ram refers the random access memory used by the cmos which is the primary bios setup on the computer. Most computers use a regular loaded ram to load the basic input output system. The cmos ram can also sometimes refer to the cache that the motherboard has. In general when you mention cmos three things should come into mind. The CMOS battery, the CMOS ram ( stores settings) and the BIOS (basic input output system) Hope this Helps!


Difference between a ram and cmos?

ram is a computer data storage


Motherboard settings are stored in a small amount of RAM located on the firmware chip and are called?

CMOS or BIOS configuration settings


Where does CMOS RAM get its power from when turned off?

CMOS RAM is Powered by a trickle of electricity from a small battery located on the motherboard or computer case, usually close to the firmware chip, so that when the computer is off, CMOS RAM still retains it's data.


Where does the CMOS RAM receives its power when the computer is not turned on?

The CMOS is run off of a battery on the motherboard.


Four types of common RAM types?

sdram, ddr, cmos are the types of ram


Where is the CMOS RAM typically located?

Memory Modules


What keeps the CMOS data current and up to date?

The data is CMOS is on a chip called RAM. RAM will lose data when it loses power. A small battery on the motherboard is used to keep continuous power to CMOS when the PC loses power.


How can you change the contents of the cmos ram setup chip?

fake


What system component stores most of the PCs configuration information?

CMOS RAM