What is BIOS, BIOS Functions, Benefits of BIOS Configuring, Most popular BIOS and Settings in video.

 BIOS

                                It is an essential set of programs (routines) stored on a chip on the motherboard of a Computer.

                            It acts as an intermediary between computer hardware and its operating system. Without BIOS, the PC's operating system cannot communicate with, or take control of, the hardware.

Functions of BIOS

1. Power On Self Test (POST)- It do check that all necessary computer parts and functioning properly, such as memory or keyboard.

2. Bootstrap Loader- It helps in loading the operating system.

3. Setup Utility Program- During installation  of a system, the user runs BIOS setup program and enters the correct  parameters.

                                            The settings of memory, disk types and other other settings are stored in NVRAM.

4. BIOS Drivers- BIOS drivers are collection of programs stored in one or more EEPROM or EPROM (memory) chips, depending on the computer design, on the motherboard.

Benefits of Configuring BIOS for Laptop/Desktop

1. Enforcing Security
2. Hardware Monitoring
3. Operating System Booting
4. Hardware Testing
5. Hardware Troubleshooting

Most Popular BIOS Chips

BIOS SETTINGS

You can do practical on BIOS settings from this video which link given in below.

https://youtu.be/KpRXZfTfAnc