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11 Cards in this Set
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Firmware
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is the BIOS routine, which is burned into a chip.
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ROM BIOS Chip
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This special memory chip contains the BIOS system software that boots the system and allows the operating system to interact with certain hardware. Which requires certain drivers.
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BIOS Settings
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Live readings of the CPU's temp, and warning tones can be configured in BIOS. You can also monitor the instantaneous fan speeds, bus speeds, and voltage levels of the CPU and other vital landmarks to make sure they are all within acceptable ranges.
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BIOS Settings
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Some BIOS firmware can monitor intrusion of the case. Sensors are connected from the motherboard to the case. If the case is removed, it will be logged into the BIOS, even if the system turned off thanks to the the CMOS battery. BIOS will notify you of the intrusion.
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POST
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Power-on self test verifies the integrity of the BIOS itself, size of primary memory, hardware, buses, boot devices. Once POST has finished BIOS selects highest device and executes MBR
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Flashing the System BIOS
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updating the BIOS firmware
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Flashing the system BIOS
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The loss of power during upgrade results in catastrophe. The system remains inoperable until you replace the BIOS Chip, or the mother board itself.
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Flashing the system BIOS
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Most new systems have a fail-safe or two. Portion of the the BIOS that does not get flashed. You should not consult the BIOS company, contact the motherboard or system manufacturer.
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Settings your PC has to keep when powered off, or unplugged.
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1 Date, Time,
2 Hard Drive/Optical drive configuration, 3 Memory, CPU setting, such as over-clocking, 4 Integrated ports (setting as well as 5 enable/disable), boot sequence, power management, 6 virtualization support, security |
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CMOS
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Complementary metal oxide semiconductor
Usually pronounced see-moss Usually not upgradable, and integrated into BIOS chip or the South-bridge. Today's CMOS are more susceptible to ESD |
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CMOS Battery
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keeps the CMOS from losing its memory
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