COMPUTER SOFTWARE
OPERATING SYSTEMS
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Question
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When does BIOS run?
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Runs after Windows loads
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Runs before you shut down
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Runs after you log in
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Runs before Windows loads
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -BIOS uses Flash memory, a type of ROM. The BIOS software has a number of different roles, but its most important role is to load the operating system. When you turn on your computer and the microprocessor tries to execute its first instruction, it has to get that instruction from somewhere.
Detailed explanation-2: -The BIOS starts the monitor and keyboard, and does some basic checks to make sure the computer is working properly. For example, it will look for the RAM. The BIOS then starts the boot sequence. It will look for the operating system.
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