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HARDWARE - L3

Hardware, Software, and Peripheral Installation

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Basic Input Output System BIOS
Is software stored on a small memory chip in your system's motherboard BIOS
The first software that runs when you power on your system. BIOS
tests the hardware before loading the operating system. POST
This function locates a capable operating system. If the loader finds that system, the BIOS passes control over to it. Bootstrap loader
These are low-level drivers that provide your system with basic control over its hardware. BIOS drivers
This function is a configuration program that lets you adjust your system’s hardware settings. This configuration includes system settings like time, date, and passwords. BIOS setup
is used in older motherboards to turn on the computer, and it controls how the CPU and different computer components talk to each other and legacy BIOS has limitations. For example, it can’t handle or recognize data drives larger than 2.1 TB. Legacy BIOS
can accommodate 2.2 TB or larger drives. Handles drives with the aid of the Master Boot Record. IT tech giants such as Intel, AMD, AMI, Apple, Dell, HP, IBM, Lenovo, and Microsoft have phased out BIOS or are in the process of doing so in favor of UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
BIOS Release date 1981
UEFI 2002
is a storage device that contains an operating system and can be used to start a computer. Bootable disk
Processor: 1 GHz or faster with at least 2 cores (64-bit for Windows 11)
RAM: 4 GB (Windows 11) or 2 GB (Windows 10)
Storage: 64 GB (Windows 11) or 32 GB (Windows 10)
Display: 720p resolution or higher
• Internet Connection: Required for updates and activation
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