Hardware Setup

D-Bracket™ 2

Description

 

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Processor Initialization

This will show information regarding the processor (like

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brand name, system bus, etc...)

 

 

Testing RTC (Real Time Clock)

Initializing Video Interface

This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter.

BIOS Sign On

This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc...

Testing Base and Extended Memory

Testing base memory from 240K to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using various patterns.

Assign Resources to all ISA.

Initializing Hard Drive Controller

This will initialize IDE drive and controller.

Initializing Floppy Drive Controller

This will initialize Floppy Drive and controller.

Boot Attempt

This will set low stack and boot via INT 19h.

Operating System Booting

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