1. Computer Boot Process
BIOS Identification: displays the BIOS version, date, and manufacturer. ... System Initialization, CMOS and BIOS Check After a successful POST the instructions stored in the BIOS will initialize the system from settings stored in CMOS. ... If the BIOS uncover a "non-fatal" error it will display an error message at this point and continue the boot process. By contrast, a "fatal" error will cause the BIOS to halt the boot process. 3. Loading the Disk Operating System (DOS) Once the BIOS check has completed the BIOS will continue the boot process by trying to locate and load the disk opera...
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