You are reviewing the history of the original 8088 processor with a new technician in your department. As a computer starts and goes through its startup routine, the CPU is in a state called “real mode” up to the boot loader phase of the startup, when it changes to “protected mode.” What are some characteristics of a CPU running in protected mode? (Choose two.)
A. In protected mode, a CPU can access memory up to 1 MB.
B. In protected mode, a CPU can support multitasking.
C. In protected mode, a CPU can support virtual memory.
D. In protected mode, a CPU can read the BIOS.
B and C. Once a CPU is in protected mode, a CPU can access memory above 1 MB, support multitasking and virtual memory, and run each application on the computer in its own memory space, protecting that space from being used by any other application on the computer.
You are reviewing the history of the original 8088 processor with a new technician in your...
# No plagiarism #Decide on the type of motherboard to use in the computer system you are designing. Explain what it is and why you chose it. This from Lab 5.1 Using the information you recorded previously in Step 5, consult Table 5-1 to find out how to enter your system’s setup utility. (Alternatively, when you first turn on your PC, look for a message on your screen, which might read something like “Press F2 to access setup.” Table 5-1:...