Firmware Flashcards
Firmware
System setup enables changes to boot
Options
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The Post program will not run at all if
a CPU is not installed
so it would not generate a beep code
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Removing this might prevent the system from booting.
CMOS battery
Firmware
Programming that enables interaction with motherboard BEFORE OS loads
BIOS
Firmware
System setup enables changes to RAM
timing
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Adjusted in the power supply; if it is too low the computer won’t boot
Low voltage
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BIOS programs that make hardware functional
Services
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The admin password is not entered until AFTER the
Setup program has started.
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provides power to the CPU
Power supply
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Testing program in a BIOS
POST
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One cause for a beep code could be a bad
Video Card
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These types of issues will show up on a screen
Missing keyboard, printers, and network connection failures
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The explanation of POST hex codes can be found in the
System Manual
Firmware
Do this to update firmware
Flash the ROM chip
Firmware
Allows for changes and exit without saving as an option.
System Setup
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The Power On Self Test (POST) program and services are contained in the
BIOS chip
Firmware
Routines built into firmware
POST
Power-On-Self-Test
Firmware
POST errors manifest as
Specific beep sequences
–OR–
display (text) codes
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for fixing bugs and adding features to the contents of the BIOS chip
Flashing the BIOS chip
Firmware
Keeps system time without power.
Real-time clock battery
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Type of password that prevents the OS from booting until the password is entered.
User password
Firmware
These enable testing of “dead” computers.
POST cards
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prevents access to the setup program until the password is entered.
Administrator password
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issued when error messages can’t be displayed on the screen.
Beep Codes
