The BIOS controls the computer's basic operations like starting up the computer and hardware. It is responsible for initializing and testing the system hardware components during bootup. The BIOS performs a power-on self-test and loads the operating system from the boot device.
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Understanding BIOS: Computer Startup Basics
The BIOS controls the computer's basic operations like starting up the computer and hardware. It is responsible for initializing and testing the system hardware components during bootup. The BIOS performs a power-on self-test and loads the operating system from the boot device.