Hardware storing or supporting initial boot code.

Fast memory located close to a processor.

IC package using solder balls underneath the chip.

Firmware that initializes hardware during system startup.

Processor that begins system initialization.

Maximum amount of data a connection can transfer per unit time.

Memory device containing BIOS firmware.

Chip connecting two different buses or interfaces.

Sensor measuring atmospheric pressure.

Nonvolatile storage traditionally containing BIOS firmware.