4.6. Getting an A+
In this chapter, I introduce you to the common settings found in CMOS setup programs today. You discover the basic and advanced parameters in CMOS. The following points are covered:
The BIOS is low-level code used by the system to communicate with the system hardware. The BIOS code is stored on an EEPROM chip located on the motherboard of the system.
The BIOS is typically updated by downloading a BIOS update program and "flashing" the BIOS.
You enter a system's CMOS setup program by using a keystroke such as F1 (IBM), F2 (Dell), or F10 (Compaq) when the system starts up.
You can change the boot order of the different bootable devices.
The three parallel port modes are SPP, EPP, and ECP.
You can change the hard drive from autodetect to manual so you can input the drive dimensions.
You can update your BIOS by downloading the BIOS update for your system from the BIOS manufacturer's Web site.
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