BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System
The BIOS is a program (also known as firmware) which is stored in a ROM (Read-Only Memory) chip on the motherboard commonly referred to as the BIOS chip. The BIOS is responsible for detecting, testing, initializing and monitoring the system hardware from the moment the system is turned on until Windows takes over.
2006-10-06 19:12:44 · 2 answers · asked by Rafzky_24 G 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
I don't know but I tried to update my BIOS so I can use Windows Vista but I can't do it.
2006-10-06 19:20:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You seem to be answering the question yourself there.
Anyway to add to your own answer I'd say the BIOS is what currently handles the bootstrap that will start the operating system. Removing it would be like removing the starter on a car with an automatic transmission.
If it's already running there's no problem but it won't start again!
2006-10-06 19:21:56 · answer #2 · answered by juliepelletier 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋