When a computer powers on, it configures its hardware components prior to loading the operating system. The settings it needs to configure the hardware make up the computer's Basic Input Output System ...

Not all computer troubleshooting can be handled within your operating system or by troubleshooting specific components. Some ...

When you start your system, first, it performs the checksum test of the BIOS. If the checksum test is incorrect, it is assumed that the BIOS is corrupt and the hidden ...

A neighbor asked me to wipe their PC hard drive so they could give the PC to a friend.<BR><BR>I took my XP disc over, since they didn't have one, and tried to boot from the CDROM. Wouldn't do it. So I ...

There's a Clear CMOS jumper. It should have a shunt on it (the little plastic shorting-block) covering only one of the pins. Power off the system, and place the shunt across both pins for about 10 ...