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ROM preserves its contents even when the computer is what?
Off ROM (Read Only Memory) is typically used to write permanent data or instructions to a system for use even after the computer is turned off. Examples of ROM are your BIOS and Firmware
Computer starts on connecting to mains?
the computer BIOS is set to power on when AC power is back. This can be turned off.
What is the term given to the hardware component of the motherboard that stores the first code that is run by the computer when it is turned on?
bios
What is the program your computer's microprocessor uses to get the computer system started after you turn it on?
When the computer is first turned on, (or booted), the BIOS program is in control. After performing a few system checks, the BIOS program turns the computer over to an operating system like Windows XP.
Why do computer need bios?
basic input output system BIOS needed for a computer to find the input and output devices which are connected to it... such as ram keyboard mouse speaker system monitor etc etc... the bios serves as instruction on what to do after the processor is turned on. Such as access the hard drive for a boot, and many other things. Without a bios, the processor would not know what to do.
How is it possible for the system clock of the computer stay updated even when the computer is turned off?
It has an internal battery which allows to save such data like time and your bios settings.
Basic instructions are stored on the motherboard by?
The BIOS ( Basic Input Output System) is used to store the basic instructions that are required by the computer to operate. Only critical files are loaded when the system by the BIOS is turned on.
Where can i find my computer's original bios file?
In your computer BIOS-chip or in the manufature website.
How does BIOs maintain its memory when the computer is off?
The BIOS itself is stored in ROM which does not require any power to maintain its contents. The BIOS setting are stored in a very low power CMOS SRAM with a battery to keep it powered up even when the computer itself is switched off (the BIOS does nothing to maintain this, it is done in the hardware).
What is the BIOS boot order on computer?
its what tell the computer what to boot first, it can be anything choosen by the bios, if you go into the bios you can change the boot order.
Where do you locate splash screen settings on the computer?
If your computer's splash screen can be modified (turned off or on) this setting is going to be found in the BIOS. You will have to consult information for your specific manufactuer to see if the splash screen can be turned off or on. Most can be, a few cannot.
Who made the bios?
It is not known who invented the BIOS of a computer however Gary Kildall is credited with creating the term BIOS in 1975. The BIOS is the first application that loads when the computer is booted up.
