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What does BIOS stand for?
What does BIOS stand for?
- Binary Input/Output System
- Basic Input/Output System (correct)
- Basic Input/Output Software
- Basic Input/Output Service
Where is the BIOS firmware pre-installed?
Where is the BIOS firmware pre-installed?
- Random access memory (RAM)
- Network server
- External storage device
- System board of an IBM PC or IBM PC compatible (correct)
What is the main function of the BIOS in modern PCs?
What is the main function of the BIOS in modern PCs?
- Manage network connections
- Create a graphical user interface (GUI)
- Manage the operating system's memory
- Initialize and test system hardware components (correct)
What did the BIOS provide in the era of DOS?
What did the BIOS provide in the era of DOS?
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What do most BIOS implementations work specifically with?
What do most BIOS implementations work specifically with?
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BIOS Basics
- BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System.
BIOS Location
- BIOS firmware is pre-installed on the motherboard of a computer.
BIOS Function
- The main function of the BIOS in modern PCs is to initialize and test the system's hardware components, and to boot the operating system from a storage device.
BIOS in the DOS Era
- In the era of DOS, the BIOS provided a way to interact with the keyboard, display, and storage devices, allowing the operating system to focus on its core tasks.
BIOS Compatibility
- Most BIOS implementations work specifically with x86-based systems.
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