BIOS

• What is BIOS ?

  Basic input output system
• What is the function of the BIOS ?

  Loads operating system when it turns on
• What is POST ?

  Power on self test
• Where are initial instructions stored

  ROM
• Where are BIOS settings stored

  Flash Memory so they can be changed & retained when power is off
• What is the bootstrap used to do ?

  Load OS kernel into memory