XP Utilites-Boot-可编程逻辑器件开发.pdf

Windows XP Boot Process 70-270: MCSE Guide to Microsoft Windows XP Professional Booting Windows XP (Page 1) Boot process phases: Boot phase begins when computer is first powered on Or begins when Restart is chosen from Shut Down Windows dialog box Windows XP load phases Begins when boot phase is completed Configuration is selected Booting Windows XP (Page 2) Boot Phase Steps Windows XP Load Phase Power-on self test Load the kernel (POST) Initialize the kernel Initial startup Services load Boot loader Windows XP system Select operating startup system Log on Detect hardware Select configuration Power-on Self Test (Page 1) First step in boot sequence (the POST) for any computer with an operating system Determines: Amount of real memory that exists Whether or not all necessary hardware components are present and functioning The specific tests vary depending on how the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is configured Power-on Self Test (Page 2) If POST is successful, computer boots itself If the tests are unsuccessful, the computer reports error by: Emitting a series of beeps (number of beeps identifies the error—differs from one BIOS to another) Also possibly might display error message and a code on the screen Power-on Self Test (Page 3) Software that performs POST resides in called the CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) Battery-powered chi