BIOS / UEFI
Also: firmware settings, BIOS setup
The settings screen built into the motherboard that appears before Windows starts.
The fuller definition
The BIOS, now usually called UEFI, is the motherboard's built-in settings program that runs before the operating system. It is where you confirm parts are detected and enable memory profiles.
- Power on
Before Windows or macOS
- Check
Parts detected
- Set
Memory profile
A simplified relationship, not a screenshot or a complete design.
A concrete example
After the first power-on, the builder presses Delete to enter the BIOS and checks that all RAM is detected.
The distinction that matters
BIOS updates come from the motherboard maker and can fix compatibility; apply them carefully.
Related terms
Where it is taught
Understand the hardware a local model needsSource and further reading
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