Zamboanga Sibugay

GIYA
(Guided, Integrated, Yearning Activities)

for Learners
TLE - ICT - Computer Systems Servicing (CSS) 10
First Quarter Week 7 Day 1- 4

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the BIOS and enumerate its uses.

2. Identify the function of BIOS in a computer system
3. Appreciate the importance of BIOS in a computer system
4. Identify the steps in BIOS configuration in accordance with hardware
requirements

CG Code: TLE_IACSS9-12ICCS-Ia-e-28

Written by:

JEMELO M. SIPSIP JR
Diplahan National High School
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DAY 1
I. MINI-LESSON

Hello! It’s a new week and it’s time to

learn something new. I hope you are all
fine today and ready to start your week
with a splash of fun-filled learning. Set
back and enjoy!

BIOS (basic input/output system) is the

program a personal computer's microprocessor uses to
get the computer system started after you turn it on. It
also manages data flow between the computer's
operating system and attached devices such as the
hard disk, video adapter, keyboard, mouse, and printer.
BIOS is a program that is made accessible to the microprocessor
on an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM) chip. When
you turn on your computer, the microprocessor passes control to the
BIOS program, which is always located at the same place on EPROM.

When BIOS boots up (starts up) your computer, it first determines

whether all of the attachments are in place and operational. Then, it loads
the operating system (or key parts of it) into your computer's Random
Access Memory (RAM) from your hard disk or diskette drive.
What are the four main functions of a PC BIOS?
▪ POST - Test the computer hardware and make sure no errors exist
before loading the operating system. Additional information on the
POST is available on our POST and beep codes page.
▪ 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 setup or CMOS setup - Configuration program that allows
you to configure hardware settings including system settings, such
as computer passwords, time, and date.

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 II. GUIDED PRACTICE ACTIVITY
Directions: Scramble Game. Rearrange the letters in the box to form the
word that best describes the statements below. Write your answer on the
space provided below the description of each item.
1. O S I B
A program of a personal computer's microprocessor uses to get the
computer system started after you turn it on.
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2. O I S B D R I E V S R
A function of BIOS that give the computer basic operational control over
your computer's hardware.
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3. O S T P
A function of BIOS where it test the hardware and make sure no errors
exist before loading the operating system.
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4. O O B S T R A P O A D L E R
A function of BIOS where it locate the operating system
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5. M C O S S T E P U
A configuration program that allows you to configure hardware settings
including system settings, such as computer passwords, time, and date.
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III. INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE ACTIVITY

Directions: Identify the four main function of a PC bios. Copy the objects
below. Fill in the box with the four main functions of a PC bios. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

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 IV. EVALUATION

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer
on the space provided before the number.
___1. What program a personal computer's microprocessor uses to
get the computer system started after you turn it on?
a. software b. operating system c. program d.BIOS

___2. What do the BIOS manage between computers operating

system and attached devices?
a. program b. data flow c. software d. information

___3. Where does the computer access the BIOS?

a. Processor b. Hard Disk c. EPROM d. ROM

___4. When turn on a computer system, what program determines

whether all of the attachments are in place and operational?
a. Operating System b. BIOS c. EPROM d. ROM

___5. What do the BIOS mean?

a. Basec Input/Output System c. Basic Input/Output System
b. Basic Input/Output Stream d. Basic Input/Output Style

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DAY 2
I. MINI-LESSON

Hi! Have a wonderful day to you. Today you will

be learning about BIOS availability,
manufactures and the procedures in using BIOS
Are you ready? Read and understand the lesson.

BIOS Availability
All modern computer motherboards contain BIOS
software.
BIOS access and configuration on PC systems are
independent of any operating system because the BIOS is part
of the motherboard hardware. It doesn't matter if a computer is
running Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista,
Windows XP, Linux, Unix, or no operating system at all—BIOS
functions outside of the operating system environment and is
no way dependent upon it.
Popular BIOS Manufacturers
The following are some of the more popular BIOS vendors:
1. Phoenix Technologies Dell
2. IBM Gateway
3. BYOSOFT Insyde Software
4. American Megatrends
How to Use BIOS
BIOS supports several hardware configurations options that can be changed
through the setup utility. Saving these changes and restarting the computer applies
the changes to the BIOS and alters the way BIOS instructs the hardware to function.
Here are some common things you can do in most BIOS systems:
▪ System Time/Date - Set the system time and date Boot Sequence - The order
that BIOS will try to load the Operating System
▪ Plug and Play - A standard for auto-detecting connected devices; should be
set to "Yes" if your computer and operating system both support it
▪ Mouse/Keyboard - "Enable Num Lock," "Enable the Keyboard," "Auto-Detect
Mouse"...
▪ Drive Configuration - Configure hard drives, CD-ROM and floppy drives
▪ Memory - Direct the BIOS to shadow to a specific memory address
▪ Security - Set a password for accessing the computer
▪ Power Management - Select whether to use power management, as well as
set the amount of time for standby and suspend
▪ Exit -Save your changes, discard your changes or restore default settings

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 II. GUIDED PRACTICE ACTIVITY
Directions: Find and encircle at least five words related to BIOS.

S M Q L Q Z A O E B
E U A I W M A C O Y
R L S N E C Y O P O
V T T E X A X R E S
E I G H W V I M R O
R C H E Y B N K E F
S S T L I B M X R T
L A K O I M J O S G
G N E X T S D E L L

III. INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE ACTIVITY

Directions: Carefully read each of the following questions. Write your

answer on the space provided.

1. Give the importance of BIOS in a computer system?

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2. Give at least five common things you can do in most BIOS system.
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 IV. EVALUATION

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer
on the space provided before the number.
___1. What part of the System Unit does the BIOS belong?
a. processor b. motherboard c. case d. memory

___2. Which of the following is NOT a BIOS manufacturer?

a. dell b. Microsoft c. gateway d. BYOSOFT

___3. Which of the following is the common thing you can do in most
BIOS systems?
a. change the boot order c. sending email
b. opening microsoft processor d. personalizing the desktop

___4. Which of the following is a BIOS manufacturer?

a. microsoft b. ubunto c. gateway d.symbian

___5.
“All modern computer motherboards contain BIOS software.”

What does it mean by the phrase above?

a. BIOS is a part of the motherboard
b. BIOS contains the motherboard
c. BIOS is available in every motherboard software
d. All modern computer contains Operating System.

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DAY 3
I. MINI-LESSON

Hi! Have a nice day to you. Today you

will be learning new lesson about
different tools needed to carry out
installation work in accordance with
established procedures and check for
correct operation and safety.

You can access BIOS Setup utility screens from the following
interfaces:
▪ Use a USB keyboard, mouse, and VGA monitor
connected directly to the server.
▪ Use a terminal (or terminal emulator connected to a
computer) through the serial port on the back panel of the server.
▪ Connect to the server using the Sun ILOM Remote Console.

To access BIOS configuration screens and to change the

system’s parameters, complete the following steps:

1. Power on or power cycle the server.

2. To enter the BIOS Setup utility, press the F2 key while the system
is performing the power-on self-test (POST) FIGURE E-1).

FIGURE 1 . Press F2 to Run Setup Prompt

When BIOS is started, the main BIOS Setup utility top-level screen
appears (FIGURE E-2). This screen provides seven menu options across
the top of the screen.

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Use the left and right arrow keys to select the different menu options.
As you select each menu option, the top-level screen for that menu option
appears.
4. To select an option on a top-level screen, use the up and down arrow
keys to scroll up and down the options presented.
Only options that can be modified are highlighted when you press the up
and down arrow keys.
If a field can be modified, as you select the option, user instructions for
modifying the option appear in the right column of the screen.
If a field is a link to a sub-screen, instructions to press the Enter key to
access the sub screen appear in the right column.
5. Modify the setup field and press the Esc key to save the changes and
exit the screen.
Some screens present a confirmation dialog box that enables unwanted
changes to be retracted.
6. On sub-screens that only provide configuration information and cannot
be modified, press the Esc key to exit the screen.
7. To continue modifying other setup parameters, repeat Step 3 through
Step 6. Otherwise, go to Step 8.
8. Press and release the right arrow key until the Exit menu screen
appears.
9. Follow the instructions on the Exit menu screen to save or discard your
changes and exit the BIOS Setup utility.

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 II. Guided Practice Activity
Directions: Copy the following on a sheet of paper and fill in the missing
letters to complete the word.

1. K Y B O A

2. M O N I T

3. B O S

4. C O N G U E

5. M U S

III. INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE ACTIVITY

Directions: Carefully read each of the following questions. Write your
answer on the space provided.

1. Give the first two steps in performing BIOS set configuration.

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2. Give the important materials to be used in BIOS configuration.

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DAY 4
I. MINI-LESSON

Hi! Good day to you my dear learner. I hope

you are ready for the next lesson.
Now, you will be learning new lesson about
learning about different equipment and
accessories needed to carry out installation work
in accordance with established procedures and
check for correct operation and safety.

Updating BIOS
When You Should Update Your BIOS

A BIOS update is no trivial thing. If it goes wrong for some

reasons, you could very well end up with a motherboard that won’t
turn on, in which case you either have to buy a new one or send it
for a BIOS chip replacement.
Some modern motherboards do however have “dual” BIOS,
where a second backup chip can be used to restore the primary
one. Consult your motherboard documentation if you want to
know if yours has this feature.

If your computer is working just fine and you have no trouble with
it, then you can probably stop worrying about updating your BIOS.
That is, unless the new BIOS version adds specific features that
you want.

You should also update your BIOS if there are critical security
flaws that need patching, or you intend to upgrade to a new CPU.
CPUs that are released after your BIOS was created may not work
unless you are running the latest version of the BIOS.
Motherboard makers usually have a CPU support list for each
motherboard, which shows the BIOS version needed for that CPU
as well.

If there’s no highly desirable feature, major bugs or

hardware upgrade on the cards, then you are probably
better off leaving your BIOS alone.
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 II. GUIDED PRACTICE ACTIVITY
Directions: Identify the tasks of each of the function keys presented from the
image.

1. - ___________________

2. - ___________________

3. + - - ___________________

4. ESC - ___________________

5. F10 - ___________________

III. INDEPENDENT PRACTICE ACTIVITY

Directions: Carefully read each of the following questions. Write your
answer on the space provided.

1. When do we need to update the BIOS?

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2. Is it important to update the BIOS?

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REFERENCES

https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/b/bios.htm

https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/BIOS-basic-input-output-system

https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19477-01/820-5830-13/app_bios.html

https://www.online-tech-tips.com/cool-websites/determine-if-bios-update-

is-needed/

https://computer.howstuffworks.com/bios4.htm

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Quality Assured/ Evaluated by:

JEVAN HOPE S. BALTAZAR

Titay National High School

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