LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

SPECIAL PROGRAM IN ICT 9

COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING 9
Second Quarter, Week 4

Name of Learner: ____________________________________________________________

Grade Level /Section: __________________________ Date: __________________________

BIOS CONFIGURATION

BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS

BASIC INPUT/OUTPUT SYSTEM

The BIOS is a program pre-installed on Windows-based computers (not on Macs) that the
computer uses to start up. The CPU accesses the BIOS even before the operating system is
loaded. The BIOS then checks all your hardware connections and locates all your devices. If
everything is OK, the BIOS loads the operating system into the computer's memory and finishes
the boot-up process.
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THE FOUR MAIN FUNCTIONS OF A PC BIOS

• POST - Test the computer hardware and make sure no errors exist before loading the
operating system.
 (Power On Self Test) that helps verify the computer meets requirements to boot
up properly. If the computer does not pass the POST, you will receive a combination of
beeps indicating what is malfunctioning within the computer.
 Bootstrap Loader - Locate the operating system. If a capable operating system is
located, the BIOS will pass control to it.
 BIOS drivers - Low-level drivers that give the computer basic operational control over
your computer's hardware.
 BIOS or CMOS Setup – Configuration program that allows you to configure hardware
settings including system settings such as computer passwords, time and date.
Steps to access BIOS
1. Restart your computer, or turn it on if it's already off.
Note: Accessing the BIOS is independent of any operating system on your computer
because the BIOS is part of your motherboard hardware. I already sort of mentioned this
above, but please know that it doesn't matter at all if your PC is running Windows
10, Windows 8, Windows 7, (Windows whatever), Linux, Unix, or no operating system
at all - any instructions for entering the BIOS setup utility will be the same. 

2. Watch for an "entering setup" message in the first few seconds after turning on your
computer. This message varies greatly from computer to computer and also includes the
key or keys you need to press to enter BIOS.
 3. Quickly press the key or keys instructed by the previous message to get into
BIOS.

WHY DO WE NEED TO ACCESS BIOS?

You may need to access the BIOS setup utility for a number of reasons like
managing memory settings, configuring a new hard drive, changing the boot order, resetting the
BIOS password, etc.

HOW TO ENTER BIOS?

Entering BIOS is actually very easy once you determine which key or combination of
keys on your keyboard to press to access BIOS.

BIOS enter key

• F1
• F2 *
• F10 **
• Del
• Esc

 Note: F1, F2, and F10 are all function keys on the top of the keyboard.
* If pressing F2 opens a diagnostics tool, your setup key is likely F10
* F10 is also used for the boot menu. If F10 opens a boot menu, your setup
key is likely F2.
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. Install operating system and drivers for peripherals/ devices

Directions/Instructions
Read the following statements/questions then give the answer needed.

Exercises/Activities
1. Write the complete terminologies for the following abbreviations
1. BIOS - _____________________________________________
2. ROM - _____________________________________________
3. OS- _____________________________________________
4. PC _____________________________________________

2. Give the functions of the following keys

1. F2 - ____________________________________________
2. F10- _____________________________________________

3. The four main functions of a PC BIOS

1.____________________________
2.____________________________
3.____________________________
4.____________________________

Rubric for Scoring

Relevance of answer to the question 100%

Reflection
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References for Learners

https://techterms.com/definition/bios
https://www.opennaukri.com/what-is-bios-and-its-functions/
Prepared by: EVANGELINE A. DE
SAHAGUN
Name of Writers

Noted by: LABERNE A. LADIGNON, JR

Division ICT Coordinator/ OIC
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