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The document describes the bootstrap process that occurs during the startup of a computer system. The basic input/output system (BIOS) stored on read-only memory initializes hardware and tests components during POST. It then locates and loads the boot loader software from a device like a hard disk or CD, which allows a larger operating system program to run.

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Operating Systemsbootstrap

The document describes the bootstrap process that occurs during the startup of a computer system. The basic input/output system (BIOS) stored on read-only memory initializes hardware and tests components during POST. It then locates and loads the boot loader software from a device like a hard disk or CD, which allows a larger operating system program to run.

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Operating System

U2M3 Lecture 2 Bootstrapping

Objectives
Describe the Bootstrap process Describe the function of the BIOS

Bootstrap Process
In computing, bootstrapping is a technique by which a simple computer program activates a more complicated system of programs.

Bootstrap Process
In the start up process of a computer system, a small program stored in on ROM as firmware (BIOS) initializes and tests that a basic requirement of hardware, peripherals and external memory devices are connected. (POST) The BIOS then locates the boot loader software held on a peripheral 'boot device', such as a hard disk or a CD/DVD, and loads and executes a larger programs (such as an operating system).

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