COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
MEMORY SYSTEMS
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Question
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What do the instructions in the ROM do when the computer starts up?
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Transfers the Operating System from Secondary Storage to the RAM
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Checks the system for viruses
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Checks the system for errors
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Transfers the Operating System from ROM to the RAM
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The BIOS (Basic Input Output System) is an example of a program that is stored in ROM. The BIOS runs as soon as the computer is switched on. It checks that the hardware is functioning correctly then loads the computer’s operating system.
Detailed explanation-2: -Programs stored in ROM are called Firmware. Firmware is held in non-volatile memory devices such as ROM, EPROM, or flash memory.
Detailed explanation-3: -Press the computer’s Power button. When the computer has finished booting, it will show a dialogue box that will ask for a username and password. Enter your username and password, then click “→ ‘’ (the submit button) or press the Enter key on keyboard.
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