Lab Report 6.6

1.	What is the function of the CMOS?
2.	What determines the method used to run the CMOS setup routine on your computer?
3.	Which motherboard component contains the subroutine that runs the CMOS setup?
4.	What may cause the CMOS to forget system settings?

Answers

1.	The CMOS remembers the computer’s device information.
2.	The sequence used to start the setup routine depends on the BIOS installed in your computer.
3.	The system BIOS contains the setup subroutine.
4.	CMOS will forget the settings if it loses power. Power may be lost if the battery goes dead or if the battery is momentarily shorted.