Unit 7 Assignment 1: Video Summary 6

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Unit 7 Assignment 1: Video Summary 5 Explain BIOS: Basic Input/ Output System * BIOS tells the hardware how to operate with the computer’s Operating System * BIOS is built into the motherboard and is standard on all computers * BIOS can be used to tune the computer’s hardware * A specialized key stroke is used to enter into BIOS before the system fully boots up * BIOS can only be navigated using key strokes (mouse will not work) * The first Tab shows the different types of internal hardware connections your computer has, IDE and SATA, along with what is connected to them (i.e. DVD Rom drive, hard disk) * Under Advanced Tab, CPU configurations can be changed if options are available (i.e. overclocking) * Under Power Tab, outputs are shown for power outputs of hardware devices (i.e. voltages used and cooling fan speeds, and temperatures of hardware * Under Boot Tab, you are allowed to set up the sequence in which the computer will boot up from (i.e. hard drive, CDROM, or Removable) * Under Exit Tab, You are given the option on how to exit from BIOS with or without saving changes Explain POST: Power On Self Test * POST is a test to determine a computer’s hardware is not faulty before it boots * When a problem occurs BIOS will register an error * A sound messaging speaking is located on the motherboard that will issue a series of beeps when a problem is found. The beep sequence is like Morse code for your computer. * To determine what each beep stands for go to computerhope.com/beep.htm for a list of their definitions * If BIOS is corrupted POST will not be achieved and will most likely show a message of corrupted CMOS , Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor, or not output will be show at all In summary, this video showed me that the BIOS is a useful tool to have access to in determining the running conditions of your

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