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EXPERIMENT NO.

PART A

A.1 AIM: -To configure BIOS setup program and troubleshoot the problems using BIOS
utility

A.2 Prerequisite
Nil

A.3 Outcome
After successful completion of this experiment students will be able to:
1. Configure BIOS setup program
2. Troubleshoot the problems using BIOS utility

A.4 Theory

To configure BIOS setup program and troubleshoot the problems using BIOS utility
(Handson)

Reading: Reading Manual Page 26 - 49

Task 1:
Follow the following steps to enter the BIOS Setup Program utility:
1. Power ON the computer.
2. After power On, a black screen appears on your monitor, wait until the message
appears briefly at the bottom of the screen such as "Press F2 to enter SETUP, F12 for
Network Boot, ESC for Boot Menu"
3. Now press the F2 key to enter the setup program. (This key may vary from one
machine to another machine depending on the manufacturer of the BIOS Setup
program)
4. Observe different BIOS setups.
Task 2:
1. List cache type, size and memory size of the system from Main setup.
2. State any two setting under CPU configuration.
3. Write down boot devices priority in boot sequence menu as follows:
1st Boot Device:
2nd Boot Device:
3rd Boot Device:
Task 3:
1. Explain in detail what is BIOS?
2. What are the various functions of BIOS?
3. Explain in detail different types of BIOS.
PART B
(PART B: TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENTS)
(Students must submit the soft copy as per following segments within two hours of the
practical. The soft copy must be uploaded on the Blackboard or emailed to the
concerned lab in charge faculties at the end of the practical in case the there is no Black
board access available)
Roll No. C125 Name: Prisha Jain
Program: BTI CE Division: D
Semester: 3 Batch :1
Date of Experiment: 15/10/24 Date of Submission: 15/10/24
Grade :

B.1 Submission written by student:


Task 1 and 2:
Task 3:

1. Explain in detail what is BIOS?


BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System. It is a type of firmware used to perform
hardware initialization during the booting process (power-on startup) of a computer, and to
provide runtime services for operating systems and programs. The BIOS is the first software
to run when a computer is turned on, and it initializes and tests the hardware components
before loading the operating system from a storage device.
2. What are the various functions of BIOS?
The BIOS performs several critical functions:
 Power-On Self Test (POST): The BIOS runs a series of tests to ensure that the
hardware components, such as the CPU, RAM, and peripheral devices, are
functioning correctly.
 Bootstrapping: The BIOS locates and loads the operating system from the designated
boot device (hard drive, SSD, USB drive, etc.).
 Hardware Initialization: It initializes hardware components and configures them to
a known state.
 Configuration: The BIOS provides a setup program that allows users to configure
hardware settings, such as boot order, date and time, hardware preferences, and
security options.
 Runtime Services: Even after the operating system is loaded, the BIOS provides low-
level input/output services to the operating system and applications.
 Power Management: Some BIOS versions include power management features to
control the power consumption of the system.
3. Explain in detail Different Types of BIOS
There are several types of BIOS, each with its own features and capabilities:
 Legacy BIOS: The traditional BIOS that has been used in PCs since the early days of
computing. It uses a 16-bit code and has limitations, such as a maximum bootable
partition size of 2.2 TB and a maximum of 4 primary partitions.
 UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface): UEFI is the modern successor to
the legacy BIOS. It offers several improvements, such as support for larger hard
drives (over 2.2 TB), faster boot times, a graphical user interface, and better security
features like Secure Boot.
 Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI): EFI is the predecessor to UEFI and was
developed by Intel. It introduced many of the features that are now standard in UEFI,
such as a modular driver model and support for large storage devices.
 Coreboot: An open-source firmware project that aims to replace proprietary
BIOS/UEFI firmware with a lightweight, fast, and secure alternative. Coreboot is
designed to initialize the hardware and quickly transfer control to a payload, which
can be a Linux kernel or another operating system.
 OpenBIOS: Another open-source BIOS implementation that is designed to be
compatible with the Open Firmware standard. It is often used in embedded systems
and other specialized hardware.

B.2 Conclusion:
(Students must write the conclusion as per the attainment of individual outcome listed
above and learning/observation noted in section B.1)

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