Posted December 2, 2018 First of all, they are not like an computer BIOS. Can someone explain? Bonzilink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 2, 2018 nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 2, 2018 What? I really don't see why you would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 2, 2018 Never heard that before. Are they referring to OS files? I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B Primary PC: i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 10 and Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me. Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference. How many watts do I need? ATX 3.0 & PCIe 5.0 spec, PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 2, 2018 Author 1 minute ago, fasauceome said: Never heard that before. Are they referring to OS files? Maybe, like the PS2 startup and menu. Bonzilink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 2, 2018 Just now, Bonzilink said: Maybe, like the PS2 startup and menu. They're probably just trying to sound smart I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B Primary PC: i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 10 and Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me. Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference. How many watts do I need? ATX 3.0 & PCIe 5.0 spec, PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 2, 2018 Author Just now, fasauceome said: They're probably just trying to sound smart A good example of a console peasant. Bonzilink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 2, 2018 Sounds really REALLY weird. I would just keep it the normal way so you dont **** up the system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 2, 2018 Just now, Bonzilink said: A good example of a console peasant. There's a difference between peasant and player. But whoever told you is probebly a peasant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 2, 2018 Author Just now, LukeSavenije said: There's a difference between peasant and player. But whoever told you is probebly a peasant Youtube... "BIOS" corruptions. Bonzilink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 2, 2018 Just now, Bonzilink said: Youtube... "BIOS" corruptions. Oh fun, a peasant on youtube. Just store it where it should be, not inside the bios folder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 2, 2018 Because that's still essentially what it is. It's a piece of software that tests the hardware and checks that it's all good to go, then it changes the 1's and 0's being processed by the CPU into the graphics and sound that you see on the screen. Sure, it doesn't fit the thing we usually refer to as 'BIOS' in a computer system, but that's because computers need a dedicated BIOS firmware, because on top of it we can put other software like Linux or Windows. Consoles don't need to load any other low-level system software other than the one it already comes pre-installed with, so to be a bit more efficient it's generally 'combined' (although still somewhat separate) into one single interlocked thing. Consoles aren't just some magic box that outputs games, at their heart they still use RAM, CPU, GPU, DACs, etc., and they need the low-level software that every other electronic device uses to operate. Desktop: HP Z220 Workstation, 12 GB RAM, 2x500 GB HDD RAID0, + GTX 1060 3GB Laptop: ThinkPad T430, 8 GB RAM, 1x120 GB SSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 2, 2018 1 minute ago, TakataruMC said: Because that's still essentially what it is. It's a piece of software that tests the hardware and checks that it's all good to go, then it changes the 1's and 0's being processed by the CPU into the graphics and sound that you see on the screen. Sure, it doesn't fit the thing we usually refer to as 'BIOS' in a computer system, but that's because computers need a dedicated BIOS firmware, because on top of it we can put other software like Linux or Windows. Consoles don't need to load any other low-level system software other than the one it alreaBdy comes pre-installed with, so to be a bit more efficient it's generally 'combined' (although still somewhat separate) into one single interlocked thing. Consoles aren't just some magic box that outputs games, at their heart they still use RAM, CPU, GPU, DACs, etc., and they need the low-level software that every other electronic device uses to operate. Yep, that's why you shouldn't be allowed to modify or change it. And especially not putting extra files at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 2, 2018 The "BIOS" we usually talk about on PCs is more or less what is called "firmware" in electronics in general. So it might be someone thinking they can interchange the terms but BIOS has usually always referred only to the firmware on IBM PCs and compatibles. But I've never heard someone call it that. I've usually heard it be called system software or firmware. I have a blog! And a list of guides I've posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 2, 2018 26 minutes ago, M.Yurizaki said: The "BIOS" we usually talk about on PCs is more or less what is called "firmware" in electronics in general. So it might be someone thinking they can interchange the terms but BIOS has usually always referred only to the firmware on IBM PCs and compatibles. But I've never heard someone call it that. I've usually heard it be called system software or firmware. Question: Does the bios still come into play once the OS has been loaded? Does the BIOS still act as firmware that translates the motherboard's signals into things the OS can understand? Or does it just kinda "hand off" all control to the OS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 2, 2018 32 minutes ago, corrado33 said: Question: Does the bios still come into play once the OS has been loaded? Does the BIOS still act as firmware that translates the motherboard's signals into things the OS can understand? Or does it just kinda "hand off" all control to the OS? Typically once the firmware finds something it can boot from, control is handed to it. I have a blog! And a list of guides I've posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 2, 2018 Usually to make an explanation of it more simple. "BIOS corruptions" is more understandable in that context than "System menu and firmware corruptions". Check out my guide on how to scan cover art here! Local asshole and 6th generation console enthusiast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted December 2, 2018 21 hours ago, Bonzilink said: First of all, they are not like an computer BIOS. Can someone explain? True because its wrong, the correct term would be "Firmware". And since the Firmware of a Computer is called BIOS (Basic Input/Output System), people using Computers called it BIOS. Easy as that. "Hell is full of good meanings, but Heaven is full of good works" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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