startup process

[WhatTheDilly-O]

could anyone give me a quick rundown of what happens inside a computer from the moment u turn on the power until it reaches the desktop? if that's too much, then at least until it finishes with BIOS, sincei dont really understand exactly what BIOS does.

 

[kboy]

This link is for Win 95/98 but ya didn't specify which OS ya use, but it's probably close. http://www.compphix.com/95-98bootsequence.html

 

[kboy]

Try this Link. http://www.wimsbios.com/]

 

[WhatTheDilly-O]

what and where is the master boot record?