Summary


The BIOS is the software interface between the CPU and the operating system. It runs a series of hardware tests when you turn on your computer, and it sets the configuration of the computer's memory and I/O devices.

This chapter has explained how the BIOS works and how to change the options in the BIOS Settings Utility. It also explains how to restore the BIOS to its default settings, how to replace the battery that keeps the CMOS memory alive, and how to update the BIOS software.




PC User's Bible
PC Users Bible
ISBN: 0470088974
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2007
Pages: 372

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