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Good day every one our task

for today is about:
1. POST and Boot process
2. Setting up CMOS
3. Explain how to clear CMOS
setup
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Power on Self Test (POST)

BIOS isn’t the only program on your system ROM. When the computer is turned on or reset, it
initiates a special program, also stored on the system ROM chip, called the power on self - test
(POST). The POST program checks out the system every time the computer boots. To perform this
check, the POST send out a standard command that says to all the devices, “Check yourself out!” All
the standard devices in the computer then run their own internal diagnostic. The POST doesn’t
specify what they must check. The quality of the diagnostic is up to the people who made that
particular device.

If the POST determine a device that is not functioning. What can POST do about it? Only one thing
really: tell the human in front of the PC! So how does the computer tell the human? PC’s convey POST
information to you in two ways: beep codes and text messages.

Most modern PC have only a single beep code, which is for bad or missing video. One long beep
followed by three short beeps.
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The Boot process

The first electrical component to wake up when computer is turned on is the CPU itself. As
soon as the power supply provides the proper voltage. The CPU read a special wire called
the power good wire. If this wire has a certain voltage, the CPU knows the system has
enough power coming in to begin the boot process. The moment the CPU wakes up, it
immediately sends a built in memory address bus. This special address is the same on every
CPU. This address is the first line of the POST program on the system ROM! After the POST
has finished, there must be a way for the computer to find the programs on the hard drive to
start the OS. The POST passes the control to the last BIOS function: the boot strap loader. The
boot strap loader read the CMOS information to tell it where to look first for an OS.
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Setting up CMOS

Computers manufactured in the last few years allow you to enter the BIOS setup using one
of the five keys shown below during the boot process. F1, F2, F10, Del, Esc. If pressing F2 opens
a diagnostics tool, your setup key is likely F10. F10 is also used for the boot menu. If F10 opens
a boot menu, your setup key is likely F2. Setup keys are to be pressed as the computer is
booting up.

Tip: If your computer is new and you are unsure of what key to press when the computer is
booting, try pressing and holding one or more keys on the keyboard to cause a stuck key error.
Once you get this error, you should have the option to continue or enter setup.

Note: If you are still unable to enter the BIOS using the methods listed above, check the
motherboard's manual for the appropriate key to enter BIOS. Documentation for the
motherboard may also be found on the manufacturer's website.
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In the system setup menu, locate the date and time
Once you have successfully entered the
CMOS setup, you should see a screen
similar to the example below. Your
CMOS setup may look a little different,
depending on the manufacturer, but
should still have most of the same
options in the menu on the left or along
the bottom of the screen.

Using the arrow key, navigate to the date

or time, adjust them to your liking, and
then Save and Exit.

Note: Steps may vary for your

BIOS. Additional help,
information, and simulations can
be found on the BIOS help page
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Clear CMOS setup using jumper

On the computer motherboard locate the BIOS clear or

password jumper or dip switch and change its position. This
jumper is often labeled CLEAR, CLEAR CMOS, JCMOS1, CLR,
CLRPWD, PASSWD, PASSWORD, PSWD or PWD. To clear,
remove the jumper from the two pins currently covers the replace
it over the other two. An example of the various jumper positions
may be seen in the image to the right. Some computers may also
clear the password by keeping the jumper open (one or no pins
covered).

Removing the CMOS battery like the one shown in the picture on page 2 causes the system
to lose all CMOS settings; including the password. To do this, locate and remove
the CMOS battery from the motherboard for at least five minutes, then replace the battery
and turn the computer back on.
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Direction: Choose your answer by clicking on the letter of your choice.

1. How many ways does the PC’s convey POST information to you?
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. None of the choices
2. In the boot process the CPU read a special wire called.
A. Power wire B. Good wire C. Power good wire D. None of the choices

3. Pressing and holding one or more keys on the keyboard while computer boots up cause
A. stuck key error B. stuck key C. stuck error D. None of the choices
4. It is a program checks out the system every time the computer boots.

A. POST B. CMOS C. BOOT D. None of the choices

5. A key that can be use to navigate on CMOS setup.

A. F2 B. F10 C. DEL D. None of the choices
6. A keys that can be use to enter on CMOS setup
A. F4 B. F5 C. F6 D. None of the choices
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7. The two ways of computer in conveying information to user is

A. Beep codes and call C. Beef codes and text messages

B. Beep codes and text messages D. None of the choices

8. POST Means
A. power on self - text C. power one self - test

B. power on sell - test D. None of the choices

9. It is a beep code, which is for bad or missing video.

A. One long beep followed by three short beefs
B. One long beef followed by three short beeps

C. One long beep followed by three short beeps

D. None of the above

10. To clear the CMOS set up.
A. Remove the UPS B. Remove the casing C. Remove the battery D. None of the choices
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