An Error being reported by a BIOS Chip
If you watch carefully when your computer boots and prints out diagnostic information to the screen, you will see reference to the acronym "BIOS," which is a chip that forms an essential part of every computer's motherboard.
Meaning
BIOS stands for Basic Input Output System.
Function
The BIOS chip provides the absolute minimum software required to start a computer including basic functions for use of keyboards, disk drives and the monitor.
ROM
BIOS software is typically stored on a Read-Only Memory (ROM) chip that cannot be overwritten. This assures that hardware and software failures will not affect the BIOS.
Flash BIOS & BIOS Flashing
Many modern PCs have a Flash BIOS which stores its software on a flash memory chip. This means that a BIOS can be updated in the future if bugs or other problems are found by the manufacturer. This process is known as "BIOS flashing."
PnP BIOS
Some BIOS chips support Plug and Play devices such as those commonly connected via USB. These are known as PnP BIOSes or PnP-aware BIOSes.
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