Chapter 1. Managing Firmware, Boot Configuration, and Startup
As surprising as it might seem, when a computer fails to start or experiences a Stop error that crashes the operating system, the most basic element involved in starting a computer and loading an operating system—the firmware—is often overlooked as a possible cause. This happens because most people dig in and begin troubleshooting Windows without looking at the firmware. The trouble with this approach is that many computer problems originate in firmware, either because the firmware itself is flawed or because ...
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