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In what year did the name 'BIOS' originate from the Basic Input/Output System used in the CP/M operating system?

1975

What does BIOS stand for?

Basic Input/Output System

What is the purpose of the BIOS firmware in computing?

To provide runtime services for operating systems and programs, perform hardware initialization during the booting process, and maintain compatibility with operating systems that do not support UEFI native operation

What does the BIOS in modern PCs do during the booting process?

<p>Initializes and tests the system hardware components (Power-on self-test), and loads a boot loader from a mass storage device which then initializes a kernel</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are most BIOS implementations specifically designed to work with a particular computer or motherboard model?

<p>To interface with various devices especially system chipset</p> Signup and view all the answers

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In what year did the name 'BIOS' originate from the Basic Input/Output System used in the CP/M operating system?

What does BIOS stand for?

What is the purpose of the BIOS firmware in computing?

What does the BIOS in modern PCs do during the booting process?

Why are most BIOS implementations specifically designed to work with a particular computer or motherboard model?

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