system BIOS

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:software
gptkbp:configuration hardware settings
gptkbp:contains CMOS setup
gptkbp:controls boot sequence
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:IBM
gptkbp:fullName Basic Input/Output System
gptkbp:function initializes hardware during booting
provides runtime services for operating systems and programs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label system BIOS
gptkbp:introducedIn 1981
gptkbp:language gptkb:assembly_language
gptkbp:notableRelease flashing
gptkbp:provides gptkb:POST_(Power-On_Self-Test)
hardware abstraction
BIOS setup utility
bootstrap loader
interrupt services
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:UEFI
gptkbp:storage gptkb:ROM
gptkbp:supports legacy hardware
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:IBM_PC_compatible_computers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:VGA_BIOS
gptkb:PC_speaker
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7