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Well,the basic input/output system (BIOS) on a computer is a simple yet important program on a personal computer (PC) that helps the computer properly boot and run an operating system (OS) during startup. BIOS drivers are typically used in reference to the program itself, and how the program runs and interacts with other devices on the computer. The BIOS drivers on a computer are saved on a small battery located on the motherboard and allow for the proper initialization and startup of a computer when powered on.

In computing, a device driver or software driver is a computer program allowing higher-level computer programs to interact with a hardware device.

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Q: What is the difference between the BIOS and a device driver?
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Types of device drivers?

There are only two types: software and firmware. A software device driver is a program written for a particular operating system to support a particular piece of hardware. A firmware device driver is also software, but it is etched onto a memory chip (ROM) or a programmable chip (PROM or EPROM). The BIOS and CMOS are examples of firmware drivers, both used to initially boot the system and load the operating system.


True or false the bios looks to cmos ram settings to find out which secondary storage device should have the OS?

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Whether BIOS program and Bootstrap loader are system software?

When the PC starts up, the first job for the BIOS is to initialize and identify system devices such as the video display card, keyboard and mouse, hard disk, CD/DVD drive and other hardware. The BIOS then locates software held on a peripheral device (designated as a 'boot device'), such as a hard disk or a CD, and loads and executes that software, giving it control of the PC.This process is known as booting, or booting up, which is short for bootstrapping.


Where will you put the bios in PS3 emulator?

There are no PS3 emulators and the bios file for the PS3 would not work in a PS2 emulator


Suppose you have obtained a ps2 BIOS from the internet and you have the pcsx2 emulator installed where do you place the BIOS files in order to play ps2 games?

You have two options. There is a subfolder called 'bios', just place the file there. Otherwise, if you want to place it in a different folder, go to configuration settings and change the bios directory from there...