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System Initialization. By Paula & Jesse. BIOS. Basic Input/Output System Small program to start up computer and communicate with the hardware Store in ROM chip on the motherboard It contains basic hardware information. BIOS. CMOS. A type of ROM memory chip
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System Initialization By Paula & Jesse
BIOS • Basic Input/Output System • Small program to start up computer and communicate with the hardware • Store in ROM chip on the motherboard • It contains basic hardware information
CMOS • A type of ROM memory chip • It stores information such as time, date, power setting, and video adaptors • Any changes to the basic system configuration is recorded in the CMOS • The CMOS chip is maintained by a battery