
BIOS
What Is BIOS? BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System. It’s low-level firmware stored on a chip on the motherboard that initializes hardware during the boot process and hands control over to the operating system.The BIOS concept was introduced by Gary Kildall in 1975 as part of his CP/M operating system. Key Functions of BIOS Function Description POST (Power-On Self Test) Checks CPU, RAM, GPU, and storage for basic functionality Boot Loader Locates and launches the OS from a bootable device Hardware Initialization Sets up memory, CPU, chipset, and peripherals CMOS Settings Stores user-configurable settings like boot order, fan curves, and voltages BIOS Setup Utility User interface to configure system settings (accessed via key like F2/DEL) BIOS Settings You Can Configure BIOS Updates...