Your Question: What Does a Bios Do for a Computer System?
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BIOS, in full Basic Input/Output System, computer program that is typically stored in EPROM and used by the CPU to perform start-up procedures when the computer is turned on. Its two major procedures are determining what peripheral devices (keyboard, mouse, disk drives, printers, video cards, etc.)

What is the role of BIOS in a computer system?

BIOS (basic input/output system) is the program a computer’s microprocessor uses to start the computer system after it is powered on. It also manages data flow between the computer’s operating system (OS) and attached devices, such as the hard disk, video adapter, keyboard, mouse and printer.

What are the four main function of a PC BIOS?

The BIOS has 4 main functions: POST – Test computer hardware insuring hardware is properly functioning before starting process of loading Operating System. Bootstrap Loader – Process of locating the operating system. If capable Operating system located BIOS will pass the control to it.

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