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  2. System Management BIOS - Wikipedia

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    In computing, the System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) specification defines data structures (and access methods) that can be used to read management information produced by the BIOS of a computer. [1] This eliminates the need for the operating system to probe hardware directly to discover what devices are present in the computer.

  3. BIOS - Wikipedia

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    In computing, BIOS (/ ˈ b aɪ ɒ s,-oʊ s /, BY-oss, -⁠ohss; Basic Input/Output System, also known as the System BIOS, ROM BIOS, BIOS ROM or PC BIOS) is a type of firmware used to provide runtime services for operating systems and programs and to perform hardware initialization during the booting process (power-on startup). [1]

  4. Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology - Wikipedia

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    On the Windows platform, many programs designed to monitor and report S.M.A.R.T. information will function only under an administrator account. BIOS and Windows (Windows Vista and later) may detect S.M.A.R.T. status of hard disk drives and solid state drives, and give a prompt if the S.M.A.R.T. status is bad. [25]

  5. 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.

  6. Smart Battery System - Wikipedia

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    Smart Battery System (SBS) is a specification for managing a smart battery, usually for a portable computer. It allows operating systems to perform power management operations via a smart battery charger based on remaining estimated run times by determining accurate state of charge readings. Through this communication, the system also controls ...

  7. Windows Server Update Services - Wikipedia

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    The first version of WSUS was known as Software Update Services (SUS). [1] At first, it only delivered hotfixes and patches for Microsoft operating systems. SUS ran on a Windows Server operating system and downloaded updates for the specified versions of Windows from the remote Windows Update site, which is operated

  8. Features new to Windows 8 - Wikipedia

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    The Calculator app running in Windows 8.1. A number of apps are included in the standard installation of Windows 8, including Mail (an email client), People (a contact manager), Calendar (a calendaring app), Messaging (an IM client), Photos (an image viewer), Music (an audio player), Video (a video player), Camera (a webcam or digital camera client), SkyDrive, Reader (an e-book reader), and ...

  9. Wikipedia:Bypass your cache - Wikipedia

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    On Windows and Linux, use one of the following: Hold both the Ctrl and ⇧ Shift keys and then press R. Hold the ⇧ Shift key and click the Reload button on the navigation toolbar. Hold the Ctrl key and press the F5 key. On macOS, use one of the following: Hold both the ⌘ Cmd and ⇧ Shift keys and then press R.