VGA BIOS

GPTKB entity

Statements (26)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:software
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs VBIOS
Video BIOS
gptkbp:category gptkb:graphics_card
computer firmware
gptkbp:contains low-level routines for video hardware
gptkbp:function initializes graphics card hardware
provides video output during system boot
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VGA BIOS
gptkbp:interactsWith gptkb:operating_system
gptkb:system_BIOS
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:IBM_PS/2_computers
gptkbp:introducedIn 1987
gptkbp:manufacturer various graphics card vendors
gptkbp:modifiableBy flashing utilities
gptkbp:provides INT 10h video services
gptkbp:replacedBy UEFI GOP
modern video drivers
gptkbp:residesIn graphics card ROM
gptkbp:standardizedBy VGA-compatible graphics cards
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:IBM_PC_compatibles
gptkbp:vulnerableTo firmware corruption
gptkbp:writtenBy gptkb:assembly_language
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:VESA_BIOS_Extensions
gptkb:IBM_PC_code_page_437
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6