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BIOS CMOS and UEFI

The BIOS is the first program that runs when a computer is turned on. It includes instructions to load basic hardware and performs diagnostic tests. The BIOS provides an interface for configuring hardware settings, which is typically accessed by pressing keys like Esc, F1, F2, or Delete during startup. The CMOS stores the BIOS configuration settings in a special memory chip. UEFI has replaced older BIOS systems and was designed to overcome limitations of the previous BIOS. Both BIOS and UEFI are types of firmware that provide basic instructions allowing hardware and software to function.

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BIOS CMOS and UEFI

The BIOS is the first program that runs when a computer is turned on. It includes instructions to load basic hardware and performs diagnostic tests. The BIOS provides an interface for configuring hardware settings, which is typically accessed by pressing keys like Esc, F1, F2, or Delete during startup. The CMOS stores the BIOS configuration settings in a special memory chip. UEFI has replaced older BIOS systems and was designed to overcome limitations of the previous BIOS. Both BIOS and UEFI are types of firmware that provide basic instructions allowing hardware and software to function.

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TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION How to access the BIOS / CMOS Setup

Computer System Servicing


Common ways to access the BIOS-CMOS Setup:
• Press the following after pressing the power button:
WEEK 3: BIOS, CMOS and UEFI - Esc - F1
- Delete key - F2
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)
BIOS is a ROM chip found on motherboards. It is the first program that Note: Key to access the BIOS will depend on the specification of the computer
runs when you turn on your computer. The BIOS includes instructions on how you are working on. Not all computers have the same key to access the BIOS-
to load basic computer hardware. It also includes a test referred to as a POST CMOS Setup.
(Power-On Self-Test) that helps verify the computer meets requirements to
boot up properly.
The BIOS also provides a simple interface for configuring your UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface)
computer's hardware. When you start your computer, you may see a message UEFI replaces the old BIOS used by the older
like "Press F2 for setup." This setup is your BIOS configuration interface. motherboard. UEFI was designed to overcome
many limitations of the old BIOS.
Function of BIOS
1. POST - Test the computer hardware and make sure no errors exist
before loading the operating system.
2. BOOTSTRAP LOADER - Locate the operating system. If a capable
operating system is located, the BIOS will pass control to it.
3. BIOS DRIVERS - Low level drivers that give the computer basic
operational control over your computer's hardware.
4. BIOS or CMOS SETUP - Configuration program that allows you to
configure hardware settings including system settings such as computer
passwords, time, and date.

CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor)


CMOS stores the BIOS configuration setting. When you make changes
to your BIOS configuration, the settings are not stored on the BIOS chip itself.
Instead, they are stored on a special memory chip. The information on the
CMOS chip includes types of disk drives are installed, the current date and time
of your system clock, and your computer's boot sequence.
On some motherboards, the CMOS is a separate chip. However, on
most modern motherboards, it is integrated with the RTC (real-time clock) on
the southbridge.
Firmware is software that provides basic machine instructions that allow the
hardware to function and communicate with other software running on a
device. Both BIOS and UEFI are firmware.

BIOS or CMOS Setup Interface


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