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BIOS, in computing, stands for Basic Input/Output System or Basic Integrated Operating System. BIOS refers to the software code run by a computer when first powered on. The primary function of BIOS is to prepare the machine so other software programs stored on various media (such as hard drives, floppies, and CDs) can load, execute, and assume control of the computer. This process is known as booting up.
BIOS can also be said to be a coded program embedded on a chip that recognises and controls various devices that make up the computer.
The term BIOS is specific to personal computer vendors. Among other classes of computers, the generic terms boot monitor, boot loader or boot ROM are commonly used.
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American Megatrends, Inc. - BIOS, RAID, motherboards and diagnostic information.
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BadFlash.com - Replacements for badly flashed Award, AMI or Phoenix BIOS, also help with BIOS flashing.
Meta Description: [ Reprogramming, replacement, recovery. If you trashed your computer's BIOS, we are the resource you need. ]
BIOS Central - PC bios resource with codes and information.
Meta Description: [ BiosCentral is a site to aid users in the troubleshooting, setup, and questions about the computer BIOS and general system troubleshooting ]
Flashbios.org - Offers a bios reprogramming service.
Meta Description: [ Visit our site if:
- Your bios from your computer, laptop, server or something else is dead.
- You want general information about your PC`s BIOS flash upgrade process.
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Phoenix - Full-featured AwardBIOS for compatibility, and adds functionality to PC motherboards, low-end desktops, or embedded systems.
Recoverybios.com - Provides bios chip reprogramming, reflashing and recovering.
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Meta Description: [ BIOS information ]
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Meta Description: [ Weekly BIOS tweaks from Trish's categorized
computer hardware resources for the newbie to the techie. New BIOS settings each week from Phil Croucher,
author of the BIOS Companion. ]
Unicore Software International - BIOS upgrades and support center.
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Meta Description: [ A how-to on understanding and overclocking BIOS. ]
Wim's BIOS Page - BIOS numbers with their corresponding motherboards, FAQ, utilities and upgrades.
Meta Description: [ Wim's BIOS Page identifies your motherboard and provides you with the correct BIOS Upgrades. You can also find BIOS Numbers, BIOS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), BIOS settings and a forum. ]
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