1.15 Understanding BIOS and UEFI Firmware Saved Flashcards
What is Firmware?
Embedded software controlling device hardware operations. Modern gaming setups benefit from improved performance and visual settings. Also handles drives larger than 2.2 TB.
What does BIOS stand for?
Basic Input/Output System - Traditional firmware initializing hardware during boot.
What is UEFI?
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface - Modern firmware with advanced features replacing BIOS.
What is the purpose of POST?
Power-On Self-Test ensuring hardware functionality.
What is a Bootloader?
Software that loads the operating system after BIOS/UEFI.
What does CMOS stand for?
Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor - Memory storing BIOS settings, requiring battery backup.
What is Secure Boot?
UEFI feature preventing unauthorized operating systems.
What are Setup Utilities?
Interfaces for configuring hardware settings in BIOS/UEFI.
What is Boot Order?
Sequence determining boot device priority.
What are Virtualization Settings?
Options enabling hardware virtualization for VMs.
What is Password Management in firmware?
Setting admin passwords to secure firmware access.
What is Overclocking?
Adjusting CPU/RAM speeds for improved performance.
What are POST Errors?
Indications of hardware issues during Power-On Self-Test.
What are Beep Codes?
Audible signals indicating specific hardware failures.
What are Firmware Updates?
Revisions improving performance or adding hardware support.
