A client that you built a PC for a few months ago recently purchased a used computer. He wants to install an expansion card into the machine to add some video editing capabilities. Before he purchases an expansion card, he wants to make sure that the BIOS will support it. | Lab Identify ROM and BIOS Chips Estimated time 30 Minutes Objective This lab will focus on the student s ability to locate and identify the ROM chip BIOS chip and BIOS manufacturer on a motherboard. Equipment The following equipment is required for this exercise A complete motherboard Motherboard manuals Internet access for research Note A functioning system is not necessary to complete this lab. Be sure to observe proper care concerning power supplies and ESD. Scenario A client that you built a PC for a few months ago recently purchased a used computer. He wants to install an expansion card into the machine to add some video editing capabilities. Before he purchases an expansion card he wants to make sure that the BIOS will support it. Procedures BIOS - The Basic Input-Output System is a ROM chip that has built-in commands which allow the system to power-up and perform a self-test of its hardware before turning over control to the operating system. ROM - Read-Only Memory as its name implies can be read but not changed. It is used to store basic information the computer needs to operate for example the BIOS . Determine the manufacturer and version number of the BIOS. Research the BIOS manufacturer s website to see if there are newer versions available. Also examine the physical ROM chip to help answer the questions below. Step 1 Describe the physical appearance of the ROM chip and its location on the board 1 - 3 IT Essentials I - Lab Copyright 2002 Cisco Systems Inc. Step 2 What type of BIOS is used Manufacturer Version Type Battery Type Rewrite-able Step 3 If an Internet connection is available visit the manufacture s website and list the version number and any new features that are supported. Step 4 Can the BIOS be upgraded Step 5 What are the steps that must be taken to upgrade the BIOS Troubleshooting Use extreme caution when flashing the BIOS. Make sure to use the correct file and that it is not corrupt. If the BIOS is flashed with the .
