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BIOS
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BIOS  (bs)
n.
The set of routines stored in read-only memory that enable a computer to start the operating system and to communicate with the various devices in the system, such as disk drives, keyboard, monitor, printer, and communications ports.

[b(asic) i(nput/)o(utput) s(ystem).]


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It also features BIOS Boot Specification (BBS) Support, which enables HyperDisk to appear as a bootable device inside the system BIOS.
It allows manufacturers to build systems compatible with the industry's latest standards and specifications including: USB -- Universal Serial Bus DMI -- Desktop Management Interface ACPI -- Advanced Configuration and Power Interface AGP -- Accelerated Graphics Port BBS -- BIOS Boot Specification I2O -- Intelligent I/O Systems built with PhoenixBIOS 4.
Copies of the BIOS Boot Specification are available on the Worldwide Web at: http://www.
 
 
 
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