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12 Cards in this Set
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What does BIOS stand for?
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Basic Input/Output System |
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What is the BIOS? |
The software used to start your computer.
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What software is used during startup? |
- The firmware - System BIOS - ROM BIOS - ROM or Flash Memory |
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What are the basic steps the BIOS takes to startup your computer? |
- Initialize CPU and Memory - Build the workspace - POST - Look for a Boot Loader - Start the Operating System |
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What does POST stand for? |
Power-On Self-Test |
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What is the Legacy BIOS? |
The original/traditional BIOS |
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How long has Legacy BIOS been around? |
It's been around for more than 25 years. |
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How do older operating systems differ from newer operating systems in regards to hardware communication? |
Older operating systems communicated to hardware through the BIOS rather than accessing the hardware directly. |
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Why is the Legacy BIOS considered to have limited hardware support. |
There are no drivers for modern network, video and storage devices. |
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What does UEFI BIOS stand for? |
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface Basic Input/Output Device |
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What is the UEFI BIOS based on? |
Intel's EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) |
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Why is the UEFI BIOS a defined standard? |
- Implemented by the manufacturers - Designed to replace the Legacy BIOS - A modern BIOS is needed for modern computers |
