BIOS/UEFI Flashcards
What is the BIOS/UEFI?
Critical firmware instructions that control a computer when it starts up
What is EEPROM?
Stores the BIOS and UEFI
What is the CMOS setup utility?
CMOS battery
A program that interacts with the BIOS/UEFI
What is NVRAM?
Non Volatile Random Access Memory
Saves setting changes of BIOS/UEFI
What is flashing the BIOS?
Upgrading the BIOS/UEFI firmware
What is the TPM chip?
Ensures nothing has been tampered with on the computer drive
What is a way to circumvent a boot password?
Remove CMOS battery
What security features are built into the BIOS?
Passwords
Drive Encryption
TPM
Secure boot
What is the POST?
Power on self test will do built in diagnostics on a system
What can you monitor with POST in BIOS/UEFI?
Temp Fan ID (intrusion detection) Voltage Clock speed Bus speed