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Basic Input Output System (BIOS)

Author : Dr. Balasubramanian Thiagarajan

Publisher : Otolaryngology online

Page : 176 pages

File Size : 44,13 MB

Release : 2022-01-28

Category : Computers

ISBN : 9356029822

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BIOS (Basic Input Output System) is a very important tool that helps in initializing the computer. Whatever the form factor, every computer should have a BIOS for it to work. Initially BIOS was considered as a very simple basic code with very few settings to manipulate. Currently the sheer number of peripherals that are attached to a computer is mind boggling. BIOS has undergone lots of changes in order to make these peripherals work. Author has managed to simplify the various settings which are available under the hood of BIOS. All the various settings are discussed in detail with the help of screen shots. Two common BIOS manufacturer’s settings (Gigabyte and Acer) are discussed. Other manufacturer’s BIOS settings are more or less the same with minor modifications. Reading this book will help the reader to configure any BIOS settings out there. This book has been authored by a Non computer science professional who spent lots of his time tinkering and tweaking various BIOS settings. The result of the experience is this book. Entering the BIOS setup utility allows the user to change the boot process order as well as a wide variety of hardware settings. One caution is that it is not recommended for an inexperienced user to change settings in the BIOS. BIOS limitations which were inherent led to the creation of a new firmware interface called Unified Extensible Firmware Interface. This interface can boot from disks over 2-TB in size, has a graphical user interface with network capability, and is also backward and forward compatible. Currently UEFI is slowly replacing conventional BIOS. This book extensively discusses UEFI BIOS settings. Updating BIOS has become simple and safe with the inherent update tool. Users can now safely update their BIOS without the fear of damaging CMOS chips. Exact steps of the BIOS update process could vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, but they have been simplified and made fail safe. This book has been tailored for intermediate users with basic knowledge of computers who are capable of installing operating systems. Initially BIOS was purely text based with no GUI. Users needed to use the keyboard extensively to manipulate the settings. Current BIOS chips have GUI interfaces with mouse enabled. This made life of the user simple as settings can be manipulated by the click of a mouse button.



PC Hardware in a Nutshell

Author : Robert Bruce Thompson

Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Page : 877 pages

File Size : 14,16 MB

Release : 2003-07-24

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0596552343

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PC Hardware in a Nutshell is the practical guide to buying, building, upgrading, and repairing Intel-based PCs. A longtime favorite among PC users, the third edition of the book now contains useful information for people running either Windows or Linux operating systems. Written for novices and seasoned professionals alike, the book is packed with useful and unbiased information, including how-to advice for specific components, ample reference material, and a comprehensive case study on building a PC.In addition to coverage of the fundamentals and general tips about working on PCs, the book includes chapters focusing on motherboards, processors, memory, floppies, hard drives, optical drives, tape devices, video devices, input devices, audio components, communications, power supplies, and maintenance. Special emphasis is given to upgrading and troubleshooting existing equipment so you can get the most from your existing investments.This new edition is expanded to include: Detailed information about the latest motherboards and chipsets from AMD, Intel, SiS, and VIA Extensive coverage of the Pentium 4 and the latest AMD processors, including the Athlon XP/MP Full details about new hard drive standards, including the latest SCSI standards, ATA/133, Serial ATA, and the new 48-bit "Big Drive" ATA interface Extended coverage of DVD drives, including DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, and DVD+R/RW Details about Flat Panel Displays, including how to choose one (and why you might not want to) New chapters on serial communications, parallel communications, and USB communications (including USB 2.0) Enhanced troubleshooting coverage PC Hardware in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition provides independent, useful and practical information in a no-nonsense manner with specific recommendations on components. Based on real-world testing over time, it will help you make intelligent, informed decisions about buying, building, upgrading, and repairing PCs in a cost effective manner that will help you maximize new or existing computer hardware systems. It's loaded with real-world advice presented in a concise style that clearly delivers just the information you want, without your having to hunt for it.



Introduction To Computers And C Programming

Author : S.K. Bajpai

Publisher : New Age International

Page : 412 pages

File Size : 18,12 MB

Release : 2007

Category :

ISBN : 9788122413793

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Designed Strictly As Per The Syllabus Of U.P. Technical University, This Book Provides A Systematic Introduction To Computer Hardware And Software. After Explaining The Historical Development Of Computer Technology Through Different Generations, The Book Describes The Basic Hardware Components. Peripheral Devices Are Explained Next Followed By A Detailed Introduction To Operating Systems Including Dos, Unix And Windows. Various Features Of The Internet Are Then Described Including Internet Mail Tools Like Pine And Elm And Editors Like Edit And Vi. The Basic And Advanced Features Of C Programming Are Then Explained With Suitable Examples. Examples And Problems Are Included In Various Chapters.The Book Concludes With An Introduction To Recent Developments Like Object Oriented Programming, Java, Ub Script, Wireless Application Protocol (Wap), Hyper Text Markup Language (Html) And Xml. A Question Bank At The End Of The Book Would Be Extremely Useful In Enabling The Student To Test His Understanding Of Computer Technology.



Breaking Through the BIOS Barrier

Author : Adrian Wong

Publisher : Prentice-Hall PTR

Page : 396 pages

File Size : 34,40 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Computers

ISBN :

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Book Description

Readers learn to extend the useful life of their current PC and reduce overall cost of ownership by just simply upgrading your BIOS!



Showstopper!

Author : G. Pascal Zachary

Publisher : Open Road Media

Page : 239 pages

File Size : 30,67 MB

Release : 2014-04-01

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1480494844

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Book Description

This “inside account captures the energy—and the madness—of the software giant’s race to develop a critical new program. . . . Gripping” (Fortune Magazine). Showstopper is the dramatic, inside story of the creation of Windows NT, told by Wall Street Journal reporter G. Pascal Zachary. Driven by the legendary David Cutler, a picked band of software engineers sacrifices almost everything in their lives to build a new, stable, operating system aimed at giving Microsoft a platform for growth through the next decade of development in the computing business. Comparable in many ways to the Pulitzer Prize–winning book The Soul of a New Machine by Tracy Kidder, Showstopper gets deep inside the process of software development, the lives and motivations of coders and the pressure to succeed coupled with the drive for originality and perfection that can pull a diverse team together to create a program consisting of many hundreds of thousands of lines of code.



PC Hacks

Author : Jim Aspinwall

Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Page : 304 pages

File Size : 34,68 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0596007485

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Covering both Windows and Linux, 'PC Hacks' combines the Hacks series style with popular computing hardware, including advice on reusing an old PC to off-load work from newer systems as well as ways to prevent security hacks.



Computer Wings

Author : BPP Learning Media

Publisher : BPP Learning Media

Page : 177 pages

File Size : 15,35 MB

Release : 2009-07-01

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0751782815

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Book Description

Develop the key administration skills required to deal with hardware, software, memory and network issues in the small office IT network.



OPERATING SYSTEMS

Author : NARAYAN CHANGDER

Publisher : CHANGDER OUTLINE

Page : 292 pages

File Size : 24,63 MB

Release : 2023-04-05

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN :

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THE OPERATING SYSTEMS MCQ (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) SERVES AS A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AIMING TO DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF VARIOUS COMPETITIVE EXAMS, CLASS TESTS, QUIZ COMPETITIONS, AND SIMILAR ASSESSMENTS. WITH ITS EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF MCQS, THIS BOOK EMPOWERS YOU TO ASSESS YOUR GRASP OF THE SUBJECT MATTER AND YOUR PROFICIENCY LEVEL. BY ENGAGING WITH THESE MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS, YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUBJECT, IDENTIFY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT, AND LAY A SOLID FOUNDATION. DIVE INTO THE OPERATING SYSTEMS MCQ TO EXPAND YOUR OPERATING SYSTEMS KNOWLEDGE AND EXCEL IN QUIZ COMPETITIONS, ACADEMIC STUDIES, OR PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS. THE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS ARE PROVIDED AT THE END OF EACH PAGE, MAKING IT EASY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO VERIFY THEIR ANSWERS AND PREPARE EFFECTIVELY.



MCSE: Windows® 2000 Directory Services Administration Study Guide

Author : Anil Desai

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 723 pages

File Size : 48,74 MB

Release : 2006-02-20

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0782152929

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Book Description

Here's the book you need to prepare for Exam 70-217, Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure. This study guide provides: In-depth coverage of every exam objective—all the information you need Practical information on administering Windows 2000 Directory Services Hundreds of challenging review questions, in the book and on the CD Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a testing engine, electronic flashcards, and simulation software Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Active Directory Installing, configuring, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting DNS for Active Directory Installing, configuring, managing, monitoring, optimizing, and troubleshooting Change and Configuration Management Managing, monitoring, and optimizing the components of Active Directory Configuring, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting Active Directory security solutions Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.



Introduction to Computer Fundamentals

Author : Bright Siaw Afriyie

Publisher : Trafford Publishing

Page : 350 pages

File Size : 47,84 MB

Release : 2007-02-09

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1412202809

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Book Description

This book offers a concise learning material to boost computer literacy. It is the best tool to enlighten its readers surmount the difficulties involved in coping up with the fast pace of the endless computer evolution. This includes the exposure of some of the vital fundamental concepts in modern computing. This book has been prepared for you to uncover several confusing concepts that pose a big challenge to computer learners and users. I am coming from both educational and professional standpoint to better alienate the hinges that serve as obstacles to high-tech solutions to everyone.