The BIOS is an important part of your computer’s configuration. In this video, you’ll learn about the PC BIOS and it’s importance to the startup process of your computer.
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The upgrade of your computer’s BIOS is a simple and safe process when handled correctly. In this video, you’ll learn the steps to take to ensure your BIOS upgrade goes without a hitch.
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When you turn on your computer, many different components and applications must work together to start your Linux operating system. In this video, you’ll learn the three-step process your computer takes to get your Linux desktop up and running.
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You need to modify a configuration option in the BIOS of your computer. Which of these would be the best way to start this process?
This month: Interview tips, hyper-threading technology and your CPU, backing up your BIOS, and using S.M.A.R.T. to predict hard drive crashes.
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You’d like to get information about the BIOS of your computer without rebooting your computer. Which of these options would allow you to gather BIOS manufacturer and version information from inside of Windows?
You’ve installed a memory upgrade into a PC, and the instructions tell you to check the POST to confirm the memory installation. What is the POST?
You would like to configure the boot order of your computer to allow boot DVDs and boot USB flash memory sticks, but you don’t want to boot from the network unless the hard drive was missing or unbootable. Which of these boot orders would be an appropriate configuration for your PC? Pick two.
A computer motherboard is a complex component that contains many opportunities for problems to appear. In this video, you’ll learn how to troubleshoot common motherboard issues, how to diagnose your motherboard with a POST test card, and how to correct issues with BIOS upgrades.
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