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BIOS - General Information and Essential Troubleshooting

BIOS - General Information and Essential Troubleshooting
Last Updated: October 3rd, 2008

Summary:

  • BIOS: Basic Input Output System
  • The BIOS is a built-in software that determines what a computer can do before the Operating System (Windows) is loaded.
  • The BIOS contains the code required to control the keyboard, display screen, disk drives and a number of other functions.
  • For full BIOS related troubleshooting, your motherboard manual, motherboard manufacturer or PC vendor is the most appropriate source of accurate information.

How do I see the BIOS?

To disable a device in the BIOS

Obtaining BIOS updates

To check if a device is recognized by the BIOS

To check IRQs assigned by the BIOS

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