A Brief Overview Of Rom
In order to change data stored on the computer, you must be able to write to it. If you cannot write to a memory, you cannot change it. It’s logical…
The POST Process
Immediately after the BIOS programs are loaded to memory, the POST (Power-On Self-Test) starts. The POST performs a check of the system components and hardware listed in the system setup(CMOS)…
Booting The Computer
The process used to start up a PC each time it is powered on is called the boot process. While it sounds like it could refer to kick-starting, this term…
The BIOS and the Boot Process
When you flick, push, or pull on the power to your PC, there are absolutely no instructions in memory for the PC to execute. In fact, when the PC is…
Chipset Functions
A chipset integrates a number of VLSI (very large scale integration) chips that provide much of the PC’s functionality. Each of the chips integrated into the chipset at one time…
Chipsets
One of the fundamental design facts of a PC is that its microprocessor is always faster than the peripheral devices to which it must communicate. This fact has forced designers…
Keyboard Controller
The keyboard controller’s name describes what it does—it controls the keyboard. More specifically though, it controls the transfer of data from the keyboard to the PC. The keyboard controller on…
Bus Architectures
The bus architecture of the PC is made upof the wires, connectors, and devices that move data and instructions around the PC. The bus structure, which got its name from…
Troubleshooting
· You are not the first one to face the trouble. · Some simple solutions. – Check connections. – Ensure that cards are inserted properly. – Clean the devices. – Check if…
