Basic Input/Output Sytem

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Major Components of Computers

Hardware - tangibles Software - programs

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Firmware
Software directly store on a chip called ROM on the motherboard Contains important routines which help startup the PC Contains BIOS and startup programs

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The Startup Routine

Starts when the power button is pressed The computer runs the POST or power on self test When POST is OK, the BIOS loads the Operating System, otherwise it gives out a warning

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The Purposes of the BIOS

Manage system devices (System BIOS) Start the computer (Startup BIOS) Set motherboard settings (CMOS Setup)

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How to Access BIOS Settings

Check out the POST screen for the default keys to access BIOS configuration Can be any of the following: del, F1, F2, Tab, F10, F11, F12 or anything else depending on the BIOS manufacturer

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Uses of the BIOS

Change the Boot Order Load BIOS Setup Defaults Remove a BIOS Password Create a BIOS Password Change the Date and Time Change Floppy Drive Settings Change Hard Drive Settings Change CD/DVD/BD Drive Settings
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Uses of the BIOS

View Amount of Memory Installed Change the Boot Up NumLock Status Enable or Disable the Computer Logo Enable or Disable the Quick Power On Self Test (POST) Enable or Disable the CPU Internal Cache Enable or Disable the Caching of BIOS Change CPU Settings Change Memory Settings
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Uses of the BIOS

Change System Voltages Enable or Disable RAID Enable or Disable Onboard USB Enable or Disable Onboard IEEE1394 Enable or Disable Onboard Audio Enable or Disable Onboard Floppy Controller Enable or Disable Onboard Serial/Parallel Ports Enable or Disable ACPI
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Uses of the BIOS

Change the ACPI Suspend Type Change the Power Button Function Change Power-on Settings Change Which Display is Initialized First on MultiDisplay Setups Reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) Enable or Disable BIOS Control of System Resources
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Uses of the BIOS

Change Fan Speed Settings View CPU and System Temperatures View Fan Speeds View System Voltages Set security features by assigning passwords etc, etc, etc

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Our Tasks

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Task 1
Go to the BIOS setup screen and view the system information

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Task 2
Set user password and supervisor password

Note: DO NOT forget your own supervisor password

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Task 3
Set the date and time as: June 4, 2012 1:00 pm

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Task 4
Set the boot order as: Network HDD CD/DVD Other devices
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Task 5
Check and set the system fan and temperature settings

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Task 6
Enable/Disable the logo display

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Task 7
Change power on settings

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Task 8
Enable/Disable onboard USB

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Task 9
Load manufacturer default settings

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