Understanding System Software and BIOS Fundamentals

 
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Software
4.3
 
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
 
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Identify and describe different types of system software.
Explain the purpose of a computer’s BIOS and other firmware.
Recognize and use utility software.
Use Windows Device Manager to update drivers.
Explain how virtualization can be used to extend the capabilities
of computer systems.
Describe each step in the Windows boot sequence.
Enter the BIOS setup program on your computer.
 
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Section Skill Overview
 
Use BIOS settings to identify processor brand, installed memory,
BIOS version number, number of hard drives, and NIC status.
Run an executable program to update the BIOS.
Clear CMOS settings on the motherboard.
Create a virtual machine with the following settings.  Startup
memory Network connection Virtual hard disk Minimum and
maximum RAM
 
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Section Skill Overview
 
Startup memory
Network connection
Virtual hard disk
Minimum and maximum RAM
 
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Section Skill Overview
 
Utility Software
Device Drivers
Firmware
Windows Settings App
Windows 10 App
 
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Key Terms
 
Basic Input/output System (BIOS)
CMOS
Power-on Self Test (POST)
UEFI
Virtualization
Virtual Machine
 
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Key Terms
 
Utility Software: 
Software that analyzes, configures, and
optimizes the computer
,
 including backup software,
compression software, disk cleaners, and antivirus software.
Device Drivers: 
Software that allows an operating system to
communicate with hardware devices, such as printers, video
cards, scanners, and cameras.
Firmware: 
Preinstalled, read-only software on a device that tells
it how to work.
Windows Settings App: 
In Windows 10, an application that
organizes the settings and customizes how the computer looks
and functions.
 
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Key Definitions
 
Windows 10 App: 
A Windows program that is installed and
maintained through the Windows Store and uses the type of
interface you would typically see on a touchscreen device.
Basic 
Input/output
 System (BIOS): 
A simple program that's
written 
directly
 into the motherboard's hardware used to initiate
hardware in the booting process.
CMOS: 
The CMOS, an acronym for complementary metal-oxide-
semiconductor, is a chip where the BIOS settings are stored.
Power-on Self Test (POST): 
A test that ensures that all the
system's hardware is in working order before loading the
operating system. During this test, an error message may display
on the screen notifying you of the faulty component.
 
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Key Definitions
 
UEFI: 
UEFI, which stands for Unified Extensible Firmware
Interface, is a graphical boot tool that is utilized to configure the
BIOS for the end user
,
 offering 
several
 advantages including
faster booting, supporting larger hard drives, and providing more
security features.
Virtualization: 
The process of running a virtual instance of a
computer system on its own partition
,
 creating a software-based
version of something such as an application, server, network, or
storage.
Virtual Machine: 
A file that acts like a computer but in reality
only exists virtually as opposed to physically.
 
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Key Definitions
 
System Software
 
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Analyzes, configures, and optimizes
Supports and maintains
Examples: Backup Compression Disk cleaner Antivirus
 
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Utility Software
 
System Software
 
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System Software
 
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Utility Software
Device Drivers
Firmware
 
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System Software
 
Do the following labs:
4.3.4 Update Drivers
4.3.8 Find BIOS Settings
4.3.10 Clear CMOS Settings
4.3.12 Update Firmware
4.3.15 Enable VT in the BIOS
4.3.17 Create Virtual Machines
 
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In-Class Practice
 
What is the relationship between the BIOS and the operating
system?
How can I use utility software to improve the performance of my
computer?
What are some situations where virtual machines would be
helpful?
 
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Explore the different types of system software, learn about the role of computer BIOS and firmware, utilize utility software like Device Manager, delve into virtualization, master the Windows boot sequence, and harness BIOS settings to optimize your computer system. Discover the significance of utility software, device drivers, firmware, and Windows settings in enhancing computer performance.


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  1. COMPUTER SOFTWARE TESTOUT IT FUNDAMENTALS PRO

  2. Identify and describe different types of system software. Explain the purpose of a computer s BIOS and other firmware. Recognize and use utility software. Use Windows Device Manager to update drivers. Explain how virtualization can be used to extend the capabilities of computer systems. Describe each step in the Windows boot sequence. Enter the BIOS setup program on your computer. TESTOUT IT FUNDAMENTALS PRO

  3. Use BIOS settings to identify processor brand, installed memory, BIOS version number, number of hard drives, and NIC status. Run an executable program to update the BIOS. Clear CMOS settings on the motherboard. Create a virtual machine with the following settings. Startup memory Network connection Virtual hard disk Minimum and maximum RAM TESTOUT IT FUNDAMENTALS PRO

  4. Startup memory Network connection Virtual hard disk Minimum and maximum RAM TESTOUT IT FUNDAMENTALS PRO

  5. Utility Software Device Drivers Firmware Windows Settings App Windows 10 App TESTOUT IT FUNDAMENTALS PRO

  6. Basic Input/output System (BIOS) CMOS Power-on Self Test (POST) UEFI Virtualization Virtual Machine TESTOUT IT FUNDAMENTALS PRO

  7. Utility Software: Software that analyzes, configures, and optimizes the computer, including backup software, compression software, disk cleaners, and antivirus software. Device Drivers: Software that allows an operating system to communicate with hardware devices, such as printers, video cards, scanners, and cameras. Firmware: Preinstalled, read-only software on a device that tells it how to work. Windows Settings App: In Windows 10, an application that organizes the settings and customizes how the computer looks and functions. TESTOUT IT FUNDAMENTALS PRO

  8. Windows 10 App: A Windows program that is installed and maintained through the Windows Store and uses the type of interface you would typically see on a touchscreen device. Basic Input/output System (BIOS): A simple program that's written directly into the motherboard's hardware used to initiate hardware in the booting process. CMOS: The CMOS, an acronym for complementary metal-oxide- semiconductor, is a chip where the BIOS settings are stored. Power-on Self Test (POST): A test that ensures that all the system's hardware is in working order before loading the operating system. During this test, an error message may display on the screen notifying you of the faulty component. TESTOUT IT FUNDAMENTALS PRO

  9. UEFI: UEFI, which stands for Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, is a graphical boot tool that is utilized to configure the BIOS for the end user, offering several advantages including faster booting, supporting larger hard drives, and providing more security features. Virtualization: The process of running a virtual instance of a computer system on its own partition, creating a software-based version of something such as an application, server, network, or storage. Virtual Machine: A file that acts like a computer but in reality only exists virtually as opposed to physically. TESTOUT IT FUNDAMENTALS PRO

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  11. Analyzes, configures, and optimizes Supports and maintains Examples: Backup Compression Disk cleaner Antivirus TESTOUT IT FUNDAMENTALS PRO

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  14. Utility Software Device Drivers Firmware TESTOUT IT FUNDAMENTALS PRO

  15. Do the following labs: 4.3.4 Update Drivers 4.3.8 Find BIOS Settings 4.3.10 Clear CMOS Settings 4.3.12 Update Firmware 4.3.15 Enable VT in the BIOS 4.3.17 Create Virtual Machines TESTOUT IT FUNDAMENTALS PRO

  16. What is the relationship between the BIOS and the operating system? How can I use utility software to improve the performance of my computer? What are some situations where virtual machines would be helpful? TESTOUT IT FUNDAMENTALS PRO

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