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	FSF - Campaign for Free BIOS
		The BIOS was impossible to replace because it was stored in ROM: the only way to to put in a different BIOS was by replacing part of the hardware.
		The BIOS in ROM was, indeed, not a problem.
		Today the BIOS is no longer burned in ROM; it is stored in nonvolatile writable memory that users can rewrite.
	www.fsf.org /campaigns/free-bios.html (1285 words)

	BIOS - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The primary function of BIOS is to prepare the machine so other software programs stored on various media (such as hard drives, floppies, and CDs) can load, execute, and assume control of the computer.
		BIOS can also be said to be a coded program embedded on a chip that recognises and controls various devices that make up the computer.
		The BIOS runs off the PROM, EPROM or, most commonly, flash memory when the computer is powered on and it initializes and sometimes performs the Power-on self-test, a set of diagnostic tests on the hard drive, memory, video, chipset and other hardware.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/BIOS (1276 words)

	A+ Core Hardware Study Guide: BIOS
		The BIOS is also responsible for allowing you to control your computer's hardware settings, for booting up the machine when you turn on the power or hit the reset button and various other system functions.
		The term BIOS is typically used to refer to the system BIOS, however, various other components such as video adapters and hard drives can have their own BIOSes hardwired to them.
		BIOS services are accessed using software interrupts, which are similar to the hardware interrupts except that they are generated inside the processor by programs instead of being generated outside the processor by hardware devices.
	www.mcmcse.com /comptia/aplus/notes/bios.shtml (575 words)

	Department of Biological Sciences (BIOS) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The enrollment in BIOS 670 must begin within the first 15 semester hours that are to be part of the student's program of courses for the degree, and must span at least two terms.
		If the student has completed the equivalent of BIOS 467, BIOS 535, BIOS 545, or BIOS 546 as an undergraduate with a grade of C or better, the course may be waived as a requirement in the graduate program, and other course work substituted, with the approval of the committee.
		BIOS 661, Seminar (4) (to be taken for a minimum of 4 hours of credit, at least 2 of which shall be taken after the first 30 graduate-level semester hours in the student's program)
	www.bios.niu.edu /gradcatalog.htm (4383 words)

	ChannelWeb Encyclopedia
		The BIOS supports all peripheral technologies including drives as well as internal services such as the realtime clock (time and date).
		BIOS settings are maintained in a tiny battery-backed memory.
		On startup, the BIOS searches all peripheral controllers in the system to obtain the current configuration, which it makes available to the software.
	www.channelweb.com /encyclopedia/defineterm.jhtml?term=BIOS&x=&y= (395 words)

	Support
		A6T BIOS v1.7 for LogoEasy, RecoveryEasy and BootEasy.
		WinneX 1E BIOS version 2.1 for SpeedEasy,LogoEasy and RecoveryEasy for all PCB version.
		Added an option item in "BIOS features setup" which is setting the default value as "enable" for Onboard sound.
	www.qdigrp.com /qdisite/eng/support/driver.htm (273 words)

	What is BIOS? - a definition from Whatis.com - see also: basic input/output system
		When BIOS boots up (starts up) your computer, it first determines whether all of the attachments are in place and operational and then it loads the operating system (or key parts of it) into your computer's random access memory (RAM) from your hard disk or diskette drive.
		With BIOS, your operating system and its applications are freed from having to understand exact details (such as hardware addresses) about the attached input/output devices.
		Although BIOS is theoretically always the intermediary between the microprocessor and I/O device control information and data flow, in some cases, BIOS can arrange for data to flow directly to memory from devices (such as video cards) that require faster data flow to be effective.
	searchwinit.techtarget.com /sDefinition/0,,sid1_gci213814,00.html (374 words)

	Amazon.com: Bios: Books: Robert Charles Wilson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		By contrast, Bios is much more traditionally science-fictional: set a few centuries in the future as a small group of researchers attempt to explore a deadly alien planet.
		Bios opens as the body of Zoe Fisher is prepped for transmission to the distant solar system containing the planet Isis, and as brief hints are dropped about the intriguing background to the story.
		With Bios, Robert Charles Wilson has not given us a tale of settlers getting to know their new home so much as he has given us a tale of a new home getting to know it's settlers.
	www.amazon.com /Bios-Robert-Charles-Wilson/dp/031286857X (2349 words)

	BIOS Limitations
		Some computers have a BIOS that does not properly deal with the "13th bit".
		The cause of this limitation is Int 13h (BIOS) and ATA (IDE) field sizes for the CHS (Cylinder, Head, and Sector) entries.
		Currently, computers are being shipped with a BIOS that implements Extended Int 13h or "Logical Block Addressing" (LBA), both of which are solutions to the 528-Mbyte limitation.
	www.seagate.com /support/kb/disc/bioslmt.html (749 words)

	XP Bios (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		ROM is an ideal place for the BIOS because it is on a safe place on the motherboard where it is not vulnerable to drive failures.
		The diagnostic test that the BIOS performs is a POST (power on self test) for the keyboard, drives, ports, chips, and all other components in the system to make sure they are working correctly.
		Memory: Because BIOS is on a relatively slow ROM chip, this setting lets you direct BIOS to shadow with RAM or a different memory source.
	www.kellys-korner-xp.com /xp_bios.htm (2708 words)

	BIOS FAQ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The BIOS is typically placed on a ROM chip that comes with the computer (it is often called a ROM BIOS).
		ECS BIOS fixed it to where it works correctly, I am assuming this was caused by a slight incompatibility between Amptron's BIOS and the AMD 5k86 CPU (which Amptron tech support had already told me wasn't quite stable on their board).
		BIOS developers then were asked to hide these pre-1.0 USB controllers, both from BIOS setup and, where possible on chipset programming level (as with Intel's PIIX3 south bridge chip), from the PCI bus as well.
	www.wimsbios.com /HTML1/faq.html (6133 words)

	Computer Post / Beep codes
		BIOS checksum must be valid, meaning that it must be readable.
		Below are the AMI BIOS Beep codes that can occur.
		However, because of the wide variety of different computer manufacturers with this BIOS, the beep codes may vary.
	www.computerhope.com /beep.htm (430 words)

	BiOS Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		BiOS - Biological Innovation for Open Society - is an initiative of CAMBIA to extend the metaphor and concepts of open source, which we have been developing in parallel to their use in software, to applications of the life sciences for human and environmental well being.
		We are adapting licensing and distributive collaboration aspects of the open source paradigm, to enhance transparency, accessibility and capability to use patented technology, public domain science, life sciences know-how and materials.
		Biological Open Source (BiOS) is focused on the enablement of creative people everywhere to solve problems in food security, health and natural resource management.
	www.bios.net /daisy/bios/15 (362 words)

	Information Security Glossary - BIOS
		BIOS, the Basic Input Output System of a personal computer.
		The BIOS contains the code which results in the loading (booting) of a computer's operating system e.g.
		The BIOS also controls the flow of data to/from the operating system and peripheral devices, such as printer, hard disk, keyboard and mouse.
	www.yourwindow.to /information-security/gl_bios.htm (87 words)

	Biostar Group (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		We don't recommand customers to upgrade the BIOS, unless there is a serious problem with the system.
		It is possible to crash the system during BIOS upgrade process.
		BIOS Flasher Is easy to use and able to reduce the mistake during BIOS update.
	www.biostar.com.tw /support/bios/index.php3 (392 words)

	Matrox Graphics - Support - Bios
		There are no other bios notes for this file at this time.
		There are no bios notes for this file at this time.
		After flashing the BIOS using Matrox Progbios, your monitor may not synch.
	www.matrox.com /mga/support/drivers/bios/home2.cfm (229 words)

	IBM Personal computing support - BIOS Update (Non-Diskette) - ThinkPad R50/p, R51 (1829, 1830, 1831, 1836), T40/p, ...
		Depending on the operating system configuration, restarting the operating system and rerunning this BIOS update utility may be required.
		The BIOS Version and the date can be viewed by running ThinkPad Configuration from your operating system and selecting the System Information button or by invoking the BIOS Setup Utility.
		The BIOS version and date are displayed on the first screen of the BIOS Setup Utility.
	www-306.ibm.com /pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-50273 (1014 words)

	KV8 Pro BIOS Download - ABIT USA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Besides downloading the BIOS file, you also need the flash utility to flash BIOS ROM.
		You won't need to upgrade through all of the BIOS files, just upgrade to the latest one please and it will include all previous improvments.
		You may need to enter the BIOS setup screen and configure your system information after rebooting the machine.
	www.abit-usa.com /products/mb/bios.php?categories=1&model=176 (165 words)

	How to Bypass BIOS Passwords
		They are used to either prevent a user from changing the BIOS settings or to prevent the PC from booting without a password.
		Unfortunately, BIOS passwords can also be a liability if a user forgets their password, or changes the password to intentionally lock out the corporate IT department.
		Before attempting to bypass the BIOS password on a computer, please take a minute to contact the hardware manufacturer support staff directly and ask for their recommended methods of bypassing the BIOS security.
	labmice.techtarget.com /articles/BIOS_hack.htm (542 words)

	Samsung X30 Notebook Laptop BIOS
		Samsung recommend that you only update your BIOS if the list of fixes applies to a problem you are experiencing.
		Right click on the BIOS link you require and select Save Target As, browsing to the location where you wish to store the file.
		Right click on the BIOS image link you require and select Save Target As, browsing to the location where you wish to store the file.
	www.samsungpc.com /products/x30/x30_bios.htm (621 words)

	Computer BIOS information and help
		The BIOS also includes a test referred to as a POST (Power On Self Test) which will ensure that the computer meets requirements to boot up properly.
		BIOS - Software / Drivers which interfaces between the operating system and your hardware.
		BIOS / CMOS Setup - Configuration program which allows you to configure hardware settings including system settings such as computer passwords, time, and date.
	www.computerhope.com /help/bios.htm (259 words)

	The SF Site Featured Review: Bios
		Darwinia was (nominally) set on Earth in the early part of this century, and married description of a radically altered, sort of alternate-Prehistoric, Europe with some wild speculation on the very far future.
		Bios opens as the body of Zoe Fisher is prepped for transmission to the distant solar system containing the planet Isis.
		A technician rebelliously disables a device in Fisher's body that controls her emotions and ensures her loyalty to the Earth-based Families, which control the research effort.
	www.sfsite.com /01b/bios73.htm (773 words)

	BiOS - anatomical protection helmets invented by a neurosurgeon
		BiOS premiated by the French Research Ministry at the National Contest of the Innovating Enterprises.
		Some among them were wearing helmets during their accidents and thus I started, several years ago, to study the brain injury biomechanics and the protective helmets.
		More than a helmet, BiOS iNSTiNCT is a polyvalent and multi-sports head protection device: bicycle, roller and skateboard as well as kite surfing, rafting, kayak, jet ski, paragliding and other outdoor or indoor sports.
	www.bios-pro.com /en/index.php?loc=home (540 words)

	BIOS Agent (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The BIOS Agent is a simple, easy to use program that will automatically identify your computer's BIOS and other system information.
		The BIOS Agent program is totally harmless, will not damage your system in any way, and no hidden information about your system is submitted to a database without your prior knowledge first.
		The BIOS performs all the necessary tasks that need to be initiated at start-up time:POST(Power-On Self Test, booting an operating system from FDD or HDD).
	www.unicore.com /biosagent/index.cfm (511 words)

	BIOS Agent (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The BIOS Agent is a simple, easy to use program that will automatically identify your computer's BIOS and other system information.
		The BIOS Agent program is totally harmless, will not damage your system in any way, and no hidden information about your system is submitted to a database without your prior knowledge first.
		The BIOS performs all the necessary tasks that need to be initiated at start-up time:POST(Power-On Self Test, booting an operating system from FDD or HDD).
	www.esupport.com /biosagent (471 words)

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