BIOS 1

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Before you tinker with BIOS settings, it is a good idea to

run a virus scan

re-set the Registry

document current settings

upgrade Windows

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The complete POST runs when?

cold boot

warm boot (from sleep mode)

when the user keys in msPOST in the "run" window

all of the above

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How do you get to the BIOS screen?

Hit the appropriate key at the right moment during boot-up.

Start>Control Panel>Admin Tools>BIOS

Start>All Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt

both a and c

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What is the meaning of this: Non system disk or disk error. Replace and strike any key when ready.

Hard Drive is dead

Boot device not found

Boot device found, but no Master Boot Record (MBR)

CPU is dead

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Before upgrading BIOS, you need what?

thorough documentation of your current BIOS

uninterruptable power source

a good reason to upgrade

all of the above

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You can find your PC's BIOS version how?

Command Prompt>msinfo32

Run>msinfo32

Start>Control Panel>System Folder>General Tab

both a and c

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An alternative location for the stuff on the CMOS chip is

the Southbridge

Sector 1 of the hard drive

the CPU

L1 cache

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You plug in a jump drive to download some files, then turn on your PC, but it will not boot. What's wrong?

Your PC is trying to boot from the USB device.

Your jump drive has a virus.

You have a boot order issue.

both a and c

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The process of loading Windows OS begins with the

System Folder

Area 51

bootstrap loader

Sector 1

10.

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How do you navigate around the BIOS screen?

arrow keys

right click the mouse

Command Line Interface

"run" window

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