BIOS
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What is BIOS?
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is firmware used to perform hardware initialization during the booting process (power-on startup), and to provide runtime services for operating systems and programs. It typically handles tasks such as initializing the display, keyboard, and storage devices, and loading the operating system.
What other technologies are related to BIOS?
BIOS Competitor Technologies
UEFI
UEFI is a modern firmware interface, offering an alternative to traditional BIOS. It's a direct competitor in the firmware space.
coreboot
Coreboot is an open-source firmware project that aims to replace proprietary BIOS with a more streamlined and customizable solution. It's a direct competitor in the firmware space.
Insyde
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Insyde is a company that develops and sells BIOS and UEFI firmware solutions. They compete with other BIOS vendors.
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BIOS Complementary Technologies
BMC
Baseboard Management Controllers (BMCs) often interact with the BIOS during server management and monitoring. They are complementary because they provide out-of-band management capabilities.
ACPI
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a standard that allows the operating system to manage power and configure hardware. BIOS implementations typically use ACPI.
IPMI
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a hardware management standard that interacts with BIOS for system monitoring and control. It is complementary to the BIOS, especially in server environments.
Which job functions commonly mention BIOS?
Firmware Engineer
1.6% of all Firmware Engineer jobs mention BIOS
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Embedded Engineer
0.7% of all Embedded Engineer jobs mention BIOS
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Datacenter Administrator
0.6% of all Datacenter Administrator jobs mention BIOS
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Engineer
2696 Engineer jobs mention BIOS
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Engineering & R&D
2719 Engineering & R&D jobs mention BIOS
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