1. Answers.com - Is BIOS Hardware Or Software It's hardware. it is a programmable chip. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_BIOS_hardware_or_software

2. What Is A Bios Hardware Or Software - Motherboards - Overclocking What is a bios hardware or software hi i am new here so please excuse me for the silly question .What is a BIOS a hardware or a software on the motherboard ,and what is the http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/190445-29-what-bios-hardware-software

hbxmlc = "forums/overclocking/motherboards"; Tom's Hardware: Topic What is a bios hardware or software Tom's Guide Tom's Games TOM'S HARDWARE GUIDE Worldwide Tom's Hardware France ... TOM'S HARDWARE SEARCH OK Mobile RSS Newsletter Twitter Facebook Join Sign In Home Articles News Forums Charts ... Compare Prices Ads Tom's Hardware Forum Overclocking Motherboards General Discussion ... Search this thread Word : Username : Filter : 07-06-2006 at 02:15:49 PM hi i am new here so please excuse me for the silly question .What is a BIOS a hardware or a software on the motherboard ,and what is the cmos supposed to mean a hawdware technology for manufacturing the dear silicon chips thanks Add a reply Register or log in to remove. Thorax 07-06-2006 at 02:49:54 PM Show message Bios is an acronym for basic input/output system, and it is a program that runs before anything else when you boot up. It's stored on a CMOS chip on the motherboard. Reply to Thorax Pain 07-06-2006 at 02:53:13 PM Show message Right. Cmos and Bios are sort of used interchangably by most people, and people still know what you're talking about, but the bios is the software and the cmos is what it's stored on.

3. ASUS BIOS Hardware Monitor Failed When Using Dual Boot SuSE 9.2 + Windows XP Dear all , I'm using mainboard ASUS P533 . At first , I installed Windows Xp and everything works smoothly . 5 months later , I installed SuSE 9.2 . http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-general-1/asus-bios-hardware-monit

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4. BIOS - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia In IBM PC Compatible computers, the basic input/output system (BIOS), also known as the System BIOS, is a de facto standard defining a firmware interface . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BIOS

BIOS From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search In IBM PC Compatible computers, the basic input/output system (BIOS) , also known as the System BIOS , is a de facto standard defining a firmware interface. Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS ( non-volatile memory ) Setup utility on a standard PC The BIOS software is built into the PC, and is the first code run by a PC when powered on ('boot firmware'). The primary function of the BIOS is to load and start an operating system . When the PC starts up, the first job for the BIOS is to initialize and identify system devices such as the video display card , keyboard and mouse, hard disk , CD/DVD drive and other hardware. The BIOS then locates software held on a peripheral device (designated as a 'boot device'), such as a hard disk or a CD, and loads and executes that software, giving it control of the PC. This process is known as booting , or booting up, which is short for bootstrapping BIOS software is stored on a non-volatile ROM chip built into the system on the mother board . The BIOS software is specifically designed to work with the particular type of system in question, including having a knowledge of the workings of various devices that make up the complementary chipset of the system. In modern computer systems, the

5. Stallion Technologies: Online Documentation Modifying the BIOS Hardware Configuration. Some DOS programs use the BIOS hardware configuration to determine the number of serial ports in your machine. http://www.stallion.com/html/userdoc/easyio/eio_dos_techref.html

EasyIO DOS Technical Reference EasyConnection EasyIO EasyServer II Contents: Configuring ISA Boards in EISA Machines Interfaces to the Multiport Board Command-Line Interface Modifying Port Signals ... Modifying the BIOS Hardware Configuration This section contains technical information suitable for Developers and System Administrators. Configuring ISA Boards in EISA Machines When installing ISA boards in an EISA machine it is recommended to use the system's EISA Configuration Utility. Hardware conflicts can easily be detected and resolved using this method. If ISA boards only are being installed, and they are not being configured, proceed to step 5. The Driver diskette contains configuration files required by EISA machines to configure EISA and ISA boards. Configure your EISA machine to recognise the installed board(s) using the respective system configuration utility. Consult your computer system installation manual for instructions on using the system configuration utility. Follow these steps to reconfigure your EISA machine: Step 1.

6. BIOS From A To Z : Introduction Introduction BIOS from A to Z The Basic Input Output System aka BIOS -resides in a small Flash EEPROM memory module on the motherboard. It's a form of read-only memory, but may http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/bios-a-z,1200.html

Tom's Hardware : Review bios a z Tom's Guide Tom's Games TOM'S HARDWARE GUIDE Worldwide Tom's Hardware France ... TOM'S HARDWARE Search Find Mobile RSS Newsletter Twitter Facebook Join Sign In Home Articles ... Runcore See all brands Shopping Ads Tom's Hardware All Reviews Components Motherboards BIOS from A to Z BIOS from A to Z 6:49 AM - January 4, 2006 by Andreas Winterer Table of contents Introduction 1. BIOS Versions 3. Manipulating BIOS Settings Key Settings 8. Fixing Problems With USB Devices ... 44. Loading The New BIOS The Basic Input Output System - aka BIOS -resides in a small Flash EEPROM memory module on the motherboard. It's a form of read-only memory, but may be rewritten or programmed when the right tools and techniques are applied. During PC startup, the processor on the motherboard always executes the program stored in the BIOS as its first major maneuver. When a PC dawdles through the boot process, the system runs slowly, Windows crashes, or the hardware fails, a badly configured BIOS may be at fault. In this article, we show you how to manipulate the switch center of your PC, to make your system run faster and work better.

7. Asus 4870 Top Bios - Hardware Canucks By flashing the TOP BIOS to a 4870, the cap in CCC is raised from 790MHz to 900MHz and the default clocks are raised to 815MHz/925MHz (from stock http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/video-cards/8967-asus-4870-top-bios.html

8. How To Perform A BIOS Upgrade | Hardware Secrets A stepby-step guide on how to upgrade your system BIOS. http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/33

Home Camera Case CE ... Other Content Articles First Look Gabriel's Blog News ... Tutorials Main Menu About Us Awarded Products Compare Prices Datasheets ... Twitter Newsletter Subscribe today! Search Recommended The Winn L. Rosch Hardware Bible, 6th Edition (2 Vol. Set) , by Winn L Rosch (Que), starting at $1.10 Home Motherboard How To Perform a BIOS Upgrade Author: Gabriel Torres Type: Tutorials Last Updated: July 27, 2006 Page: 1 of 7 Select Page to Load Introduction Introduction (Cont’d) Motherboard Embedded BIOS Programmer Motherboard Embedded BIOS Programmer (Cont’d) Windows-Based BIOS Programmer DOS-Based BIOS Programmer What If Something Goes Wrong? Real-time pricing for EVGA 132-LF-E657-KR EVGA 132-LF-E657-KR Intel P55 FTW ATX motherboard 2xPCI-E x16 /1xPCI-E x4 x1 /2xPCI/4xDDR3/SATA2 Raid/dual Lan gb -Retail LGA1156 input type from MWave: PC Connection: Office Depot: Introduction Sometimes, especially when upgrading your PC, you may need to perform a BIOS upgrade in order to update your system to accept a new hardware part or to fix a bug. For the average Joe, this procedure is quite obscure. In this tutorial we will give step-by-step procedures on how to upgrade your system BIOS. The way to update the motherboard ROM depends on the type of memory chip used in your PC. There are two types of ROM chips used in PCs, Mask-ROM (only on very old motherboards and that cannot be updated by software) and Flash-ROM (on almost all motherboards, which is able to be updated by software). In this tutorial we will cover Flash-ROM.

9. Unlock Hp Limited Bios - Hardware Peripherals Unlock hp limited bios, Hardware Peripherals, Computer Hardware Prices, Monitors, printers, keyboards, mice, webcams, joysticks, and all other external devices that plug into http://forums.techarena.in/hardware-peripherals/1216194.htm

TechArena Community Hardware Hardware Peripherals Unlock hp limited bios Become a Member! Forgot your username/password? User Name Remember Me? Password Register Tags Active Topics RSS ... SiteMap Tags hp limited bios hp pavilion dv2 unlock bios Sponsored Links Unlock hp limited bios Hardware Peripherals Thread Tools Search this Thread Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 43 Unlock hp limited bios unlock hp limited bios . Any software or setting in bios to unlock bios, i forgot my password. deoWo Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,276 Re: Unlock hp limited bios You got to disassemble the laptop, go to the motherboard and take out the CMOS battery to reset the system. That's the only way to take out the password ... and that also resets your system back to manufacturer's default settings. For boards not having a CMOS or password reset jumper (likely only in really old 286 and 386 computers), you can remove the battery by popping it out with your fingernail, wait a few seconds then replace the battery. Rawko Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,226

10. Bios Hardware Monitor?? I was using a p2400mhz cpu on my Asus P3B-F mobo,and i upgraded and bought a P3550 cpu and when i installed the p3 cpu i noticed that it recoginized the p3-550 cpu in bios.Bu http://www.computing.net/answers/hardware/bios-hardware-monitor/25283.html

11. Hardware-assisted Virtualization "not Available" - Vista Forums All, last week I received my brand new PC (Dell OptiPlex 755 with E8400 Intel Core 2 Duo), and I'm not able to get Hardwareassisted Virtualization running on Virtual PC 2007 SP1. http://www.vistax64.com/virtual-pc/174951-hardware-assisted-virtualization-not-a

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15. How To Unlock Hard Disk Password On BIOS? - Hardware Peripherals How to unlock hard disk password on BIOS?, Hardware Peripherals, Computer Hardware Prices, Monitors, printers, keyboards, mice, webcams, joysticks, and all other external http://forums.techarena.in/hardware-peripherals/1059205.htm

TechArena Community Hardware Hardware Peripherals How to unlock hard disk password on BIOS? Become a Member! Forgot your username/password? User Name Remember Me? Password Register Tags Active Topics RSS ... SiteMap Tags bios Sponsored Links How to unlock hard disk password on BIOS? Hardware Peripherals Thread Tools Search this Thread Dharmesh Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 11 How to unlock hard disk password on BIOS? Hi I need help to unlock bios hard disk password on my acer notebook. please help Sonya.T Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 101 BIOS passwords are stored in the batery in the motherboard.. u'll have to talk out the battery for 5 min. n den put it back.All passwords will be gone. Dharmesh Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 11 I already do this but no success.......any particular software to remove hdd lock from bios...pls. suggest.... Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 20 Man, you say the BIOS passwords are stored in the battery of the motherboard, so when we take the battery out, the passwords will also come out with the battery.......so how do they get reset? If I put the battery back , the passwords stored in the battery also are restored, isn't it? Marco-D Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 181 It is acer notebook not a normal desktop so how can remove password by removing battery. Please contact with acer service center they are help out you because they have software for removing hdd password.

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18. BIOS Hardware Monitor, Can It Be Disabled? [Archive] - Techwarelabs Community Archive BIOS Hardware Monitor, Can it be Disabled? Hardware I installed a new fan in my computer. It is not plugged in the same spot as the other one. http://www.techwarelabs.com/community/archive/index.php/t-1854.html

Techwarelabs Community Tech Hardware PDA View Full Version : BIOS Hardware Monitor, Can it be Disabled? SBC 08-10-2002, 02:09 PM I installed a new fan in my computer. It is not plugged in the same spot as the other one. Now my BIOS hardware Monitor doesnt detect a fan. Now every time i turn my computer on I need to push F1 to continue to windows. I called the Manufacturer of my computer and he said that the Hardware Monitor can be disabled but he doesn't know how. Is this ture? If so how would I disable it? 08-10-2002, 03:41 PM What bios are you using. SBC 08-10-2002, 04:48 PM I am not sure. I went into the BIOS page and it said AwardBIOS at the top. I think that is the name. 08-10-2002, 04:55 PM I have an MB with an award bios. Go into the power settings or power managment setting. Then you should see something for mother board monitoring. If this does not help take a digital picture of the different parts of the bios for us SBC 08-10-2002, 07:04 PM I found this. I think this should help System BIOS Make and model: Award-based ROM: 2 Mb flash-ROM * Passwords: User and supervisor passwords supported Power management: APM 1.2

19. What Is BIOS? Hardware Forum FAQ | DSLReports.com, ISP Information What is BIOS? Hardware Forum FAQ frequently asked question. http://www.dslreports.com/faq/1536

republican-creole dslr web Search: login register Home Reviews ... how-to block ads Search for: in all FAQs All FAQs Hardware Forum FAQ 3.1 Terms/Definitions What is BIOS? What is BIOS? Q: What is BIOS? A: BIOS stands for Basic Input Output System. Q: Well, I see that the BIOS is necessary for the computer, but what can I do with it? A: You can change hardware configurations that are stored in the CMOS, or Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. To perform its tasks, the BIOS need to know various parameters (hardware configuration). These are permanently saved in a little piece (64 bytes) of CMOS RAM (short: CMOS). The CMOS power is supplied by a little battery, so its contents will not be lost after the PC is turned off. Therefore, there is a battery and a small RAM memory on board, which never (should...) lose its information. The memory was in earlier times a part of the clock chip, now it's part of such a highly Integrated Circuit (IC). CMOS is the name of a technology which needs very low power so the computer's battery is not too much in use. Your PC's performance can be highly affected by the CMOS settings. The reason for this is that the CMOS setup allows you to specify how fast your computer reads from memory, whether or not your cache is enabled or disabled, whether or not your CPU's cache is enabled or disabled, how fast your PCI bus communicates with its adaptor cards, plus a lot more. For more information on optimizing these performance settings/

20. Bios Hardware And Software The BIOS itself is software running in memory that consists of all the various drivers that interface the hardware to the operating system. The BIOS is unique compared to http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/BIOS-Hardware-and-Software/

free article :: tutorial Home Submit articles Contact Free content BIOS Hardware and Software written by: Melinda Mirovich; article published: year 2006, month 09; In: Root Computers and technology Software Share PL NL ... Report this article More information Auto completion of keywords in Lightroom How to Unleash Quick Develop Making Slideshows with Lightroom How to Get fancy results with lightroom ... Video files and video formats The BIOS itself is software running in memory that consists of all the various drivers that interface the hardware to the operating system. The BIOS is unique compared to normal software in that it doesn't all load from disk; some of it is preloaded into memory chips (read-only memory, or ROM) installed in the system or on adapter cards. The BIOS in a PC comes from three possible sources: Motherboard ROM Adapter card ROM (such as that found on a video card) Loaded into RAM from disk (device drivers) The motherboard ROM BIOS is most often associated with hardware rather than software. This is because the BIOS on the motherboard is contained in a ROM chip on the board, which contains the initial software drivers needed to get the system running. Years ago, when only DOS was running on basic PCs, this was enough, so no other drivers were neededthe motherboard BIOS had everything that was necessary. The motherboard BIOS usually includes drivers for all the basic system components, including the keyboard, floppy drive, hard drive, serial and parallel ports, and more. As systems became more complex, new hardware was added for which no motherboard BIOS drivers existed. These included devices such as newer video adapters, CD-ROM drives, SCSI hard disks, USB ports, and so on.

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