CMOS + BIOS
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- What is the System BIOS?
- System BIOS is the set of instructions that is written on a ROM Chip on the motherboard
- What is the CMOS?
- CMOS is the user configurable settings that the BIOS uses to recognize hardware
- What does the CMOS maintain even when the System is turned off?
- System Time and Date
- What can yo do to improve read performance?
- Enable Bios Shadowing
- What is Shadowing a BIOS?
- Shadowing a BIOS copies the BIOS instruction set to RAM, where it can be read quickly
- What should you do before Flashing the BIOS?
- Know the Manufactuer and Model of the Motherboard, Write down all the bios settings since they are usually cleared.
- How do you flash your BIOS?
- You boot from a disk and use a program to load new BIOS software from a image file
- What do you do if your BIOS does not support flashing?
- You must replace the CMOS Chip
- What happens if the Power Goes out while updating the BIOS?
- Your motherboard may never work again
- What can cause the CMOS settings to be lost?
- A failed motherboard battery
- What 2 places can you find the bios version?
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Main menu of BIOS setup
Beginning of System boot process - Can you set a password on the BIOS to protect settings?
- Yes
- Name 3 ways to reset the BIOS password if lost.
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Use a jumper
Remove the battery
Hold CRTL at boot