It was always my understanding that the Basic Input -Output Sysytem (BIOS)
was permanently contained on the Complimentary Metal Oxide Semi-condustor
(CMOS). As such, there are no "drivers" for the BIOS, as I understand it. To
reset the BIOS to it's default settings you must enter the "Set-Up" routine
for your specific BIOS ( often pressing "Delete" when prompted by an
on-screen message. This is typical ofa Phoenix or Award BIOS. Others differ
as to their method. Consult the manual your machine came with or the
"motherboard book", if you are so lucky as to have one. Good luck!
BIOS drivers are installed at the time that Windows is 'built': that could be
when the user first loads XP by way of a CD or when the OEM prepares their
specific configuration for a range of computers.
In order to 'reset' XP to a new motherboard, which would be required due to
the changed BIOS, then one performs a Repair Install. This does not cause a
loss of Documents or delete application entries in Registry.
An XP configuration should be functional unless there were significant
changes between the Last Shutdown and Next Startup.
If these points don't answer your needs can you please explain your
situation more clearly so that one understands exactly why BIOS drivers would
need to be reinstalled.
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