Chapter 4 A+ Intro to Configuration

BIOS/UEFI Setup

Installing and configuring the motherboard, processor, Ram, or other devices can involve using the system...

BIOS (Basic input/output system)

An important motherboard component commonly soldered to the motherboard.

UEFI(Unified Extensible Firmware Interface)

Another name for BIOS

POST(Power-on Self-test)

A program that identifies, Tests, and initializes Hardware components.

BIOS

What holds POST?

BIOS

What has a basic Routine called a boostrap program that locates an operating system, launches it, and allows the operating system to then control it.

BIOS

Holds Setup, which is a program that allows viewing and management of settings related to the display, date/time, processor, memory, and drives.

Flash BIOS

Allows you to upgrade(Or downgrade) the BIOS without installing a new chip or chips.

Boot Options

Prioritizes Devices in the order in which the computer looks for an operating system. Changed when a system attempts to boot to an incorrect device.

tpm.msc

What can you type in the Windows Search box to start the TPM initialization wizard?

CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)

Where settings changed in the BIOS/UEFI are recorded and stored in.

Inaccurate system date and time

A first indication that a CMOS may be failing is...

Firmware Updates

Needed to obtain new features and address security flaws that might arise.

Jumper

May be used to reset the BIOS/UEFI, is a small piece of plastic that fits over the pins.

System Resources

The collective set of interrupt, I/O address, and DMA configuration parameters.

IRQ (Interrupt Request)

A number is assigned to an adapter, a port, or a device so that orderly communication can occur between it and the processor.

I/O Address

A unique address that allows an adapter, a port, or a device, to exchange data with a processor.

Memory Address

A unique address assigned to a memory chip installed anywhere in the system.

Device Manager

Shows the status of installed hardware.

devmgmt.msc

What can be typed into the command prompt or search textbox to open device manager?

ESCD (extended system configuration data)

Where information of the BIOS/UEFI such as the startup routine, check error, adapter/device detector, and operating system is stored inside the CMOS in a... area

Registry

Central database in windows that holds hardware information and other data.

eSATA Bracket (Or card)

What can you install if you do not have enough ports?