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Bios vs. Uefi: Information Sheet 1.1-6

The document compares BIOS and UEFI, two systems that control interaction with computer hardware. BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is stored on a ROM chip and allows basic access and setup of computer systems through POST hardware testing, bootstrap loading of operating systems, low-level drivers, and a CMOS setup program. While BIOS chips cannot be upgraded, the data on flash BIOS chips can be updated using special software to fix problems or add features.

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Bios vs. Uefi: Information Sheet 1.1-6

The document compares BIOS and UEFI, two systems that control interaction with computer hardware. BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is stored on a ROM chip and allows basic access and setup of computer systems through POST hardware testing, bootstrap loading of operating systems, low-level drivers, and a CMOS setup program. While BIOS chips cannot be upgraded, the data on flash BIOS chips can be updated using special software to fix problems or add features.

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BIOS VS.

UEFI
INFORMATION SHEET 1.1-6

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Identify different type and parts of computer

Explain hardware component of a computer.

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BIOS

Basic Input/Output System, the


BIOS is a ROM chip found on
motherboards that allows you to
access and set up your computer
system at the most basic level.

The BIOS includes instructions on how to load basic computer hardware. It also includes a test referred to as a
POST (Power-On Self-Test) that helps verify the computer meets requirements to boot up properly. If the
computer does not pass the POST, you will receive a combination of beeps indicating what is malfunctioning in
the computer.

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Function OF BIOS

POST - Test the computer Bootstrap Loader - Locate the operating


hardware and make sure no system. If a capable operating system is
errors exist before loading the located, the BIOS will pass control to it.
operating system.

BIOS drivers - Low level drivers BIOS or CMOS Setup - Configuration program
that give the computer basic that allows you to configure hardware settings
operational control over your including system settings such as computer
computer's hardware. passwords, time, and date.

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Can a BIOS chip be upgraded or updated?

Adding additional memory to a BIOS chip, as an upgrade, can


only be done by physically removing it from the motherboard
and replacing it with a new, more advanced BIOS chip.

The data on a BIOS chip can be updated if it is a flash BIOS.


Using specially designed software, the BIOS can be updated to
fix problems or add new features for the motherboard.

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