Exam 6: Bios

Describe the two POST beep codes found in most modern PCs.

Why does the address bus go to all the devices in the computer?

The computer is beeping constantly after you have booted it.What is the likely cause of the problem?

Many CMOS setup menus allow changes to the CPU and RAM, which supports _______________.

With the help of the chipset, the CPU uses the _______________ to communicate with all other parts of the PC.

All devices need a BIOS.If it is not built into the system BIOS, devices bring their own BIOS with _______________ or _______________.

The _______________ acts as a secure cryptoprocessor that can usually be turned on or off or else enabled or disabled in the CMOS setup program.

What are three common reasons for losing CMOS data?

Who determines the key combination for entering CMOS setup at boot time?

What is the Southbridge is now called in new AMD systems?

The keyboard controller stores the scan code in its own _______________

What is the function of the POST?

Upgrading the BIOS is also known as _______________.

Which chip can be reprogrammed to update its contents?

The POST cards snap into the _______________ slots in a system.

What happens when a POST error occurs before a video is available?

Some CMOS setup programs allow you to control the ATA Security Mode Feature Set, also commonly referred to as _______________.

What is the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)?

Where is POST located?

What has remained constant in the boot process from the oldest 8086 to the most recent microprocessor?