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  2. Nonvolatile BIOS memory - Wikipedia

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    It is referred to as non-volatile memory or NVRAM because, after the system loses power, it does retain state by virtue of the CMOS battery. When the battery fails, BIOS settings are reset to their defaults. The battery can also be used to power a real time clock (RTC) and the RTC, NVRAM and battery may be integrated into a single component.

  3. BIOS - Wikipedia

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    In later computer systems, the BIOS contents are stored on flash memory so it can be rewritten without removing the chip from the motherboard. This allows easy, end-user updates to the BIOS firmware so new features can be added or bugs can be fixed, but it also creates a possibility for the computer to become infected with BIOS rootkits.

  4. Firmware - Wikipedia

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    Firmware hacks usually take advantage of the firmware update facility on many devices to install or run themselves. Some, however, must resort to exploits to run, because the manufacturer has attempted to lock the hardware to stop it from running unlicensed code. Most firmware hacks are free software.

  5. ACPI - Wikipedia

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    Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is an open standard that operating systems can use to discover and configure computer hardware components, to perform power management (e.g. putting unused hardware components to sleep), auto configuration (e.g. Plug and Play and hot swapping), and status monitoring.

  6. ThinkPad X series - Wikipedia

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    In early August 2012, Lenovo released the first generation of ThinkPad X1 Carbon announced on 15 May 2012. [55] The X1 Carbon weighs 1.35 kg (3.0 lb), has a battery life of roughly eight hours, and has a start-up time of less than 20 seconds. The X1 Carbon was first released in China because of the popularity of ThinkPads in that market. [65]

  7. Aaron Rodgers Reveals He Has a New Girlfriend: 'It's a Good ...

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    Aaron Rodgers has a new romance in his life, the 41-year-old New York Jets quarterback revealed Monday.. On the Monday, Dec. 23 episode of the The Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers said he has a new ...

  8. ThinkPad E series - Wikipedia

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    [6] Engadget also tested the battery life of the Edge 13 and discovered that "Lenovo's battery life prediction of seven hours is pretty on the mark." The Edge 13's battery lasted 5 hours and 12 minutes. [6] Laptop Magazine reviewed the ThinkPad Edge 14 and found it was "the most compelling 14-inch small business notebook on the market today." [7]

  9. How an Army win over Notre Dame could upset the CFP, this ...

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    History hangs heavy over this weekend’s massive Army-Notre Dame showdown.Once upon a time, this was the most famous rivalry in the land, a war that bewitched the entire country.