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  1. basic input/output system:


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basic input/output system:

basic input/output system [the ~] noun

  1. the basic input/output system (BIOS)
    – The set of essential software routines that test computer hardware at startup, start the operating system, and support the transfer of information between hardware devices. The BIOS is stored in read-only memory (ROM) so that it can be run when the computer is turned on. Although critical to performance, the BIOS is usually invisible to computer users. 1

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BIOS BIOS; basic input/output system
système BIOS BIOS; basic input/output system

Related Definitions for "basic input/output system":

  1. The set of essential software routines that test computer hardware at startup, start the operating system, and support the transfer of information between hardware devices. The BIOS is stored in read-only memory (ROM) so that it can be run when the computer is turned on. Although critical to performance, the BIOS is usually invisible to computer users.1

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