BIOS

Every computer system relies on essential software that starts up the hardware and prepares it for the operating system. This fundamental software is called BIOS, which stands for Basic Input Output System. BIOS is firmware embedded on a chip on the motherboard, acting as the first program your computer runs when powered on. BIOS initializes and tests the hardware components during the Power On Self-Test (POST), then locates and loads the operating system from storage to memory. This process is vital for the computer to boot successfully and operate smoothly….