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BIOS

Common firmware system used to initialize hardware when a computer boots

Softwarede facto standard softwareQ226264

Also known as Basic Input Output System · Basic Input/Output System · System BIOS · ROM BIOS · PC BIOS · legacy BIOS

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In computing, BIOS or the Basic Input/Output System is a type of firmware used to provide runtime services for operating systems and programs and to perform hardware initialization during the booting process. On a computer using BIOS firmware, the firmware comes pre-installed on the computer's motherboard.

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