bootup
Computer's cold start
Bootup is the process of starting a computer or electronic device—powering on the hardware and loading the operating system into memory.
The term comes from "bootstrapping," the idea of pulling oneself up by one's bootstraps, since the computer must load the very programs that enable it to load programs.
Also written as two words or hyphenated: boot up, boot-up.
The bootup took forever after the update.
Computer's primary circuit platform
- CMOSSemiconductor logic architecture
- ROMUnwritable digital storage
- diagnosticsMethods identifying problems
- self-testPersonal evaluation method
power button · startup disk · hard drive · SSD · RAM · processor · chipset
Boot-up initialization firmware
- UEFIFirmware interface for booting
- POSTStartup hardware verification
- kernelSeed or essential core
- operating systemSoftware managing computer resources
drivers · firmware · startup sequence · splash screen · loading screen · recovery mode · safe mode · system restore
Preparing system for operation
- loadingAdding weight or cargo
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
- startupNew business enterprise
- power-onInitiate electronic operation
system check · configuration · login screen · background processes
Unlit monitor state
- blue screenFatal system error display
- recovery modeEmergency startup configuration
- safe modeRestricted boot for troubleshooting
- reinstallInstall something again
motherboard
Computer's primary circuit platform
- CMOSSemiconductor logic architecture
- ROMUnwritable digital storage
- diagnosticsMethods identifying problems
self-test · power button · startup disk · hard drive · SSD · RAM · processor · chipset
BIOS
Boot-up initialization firmware
operating system · drivers · firmware · startup sequence · splash screen · loading screen · recovery mode · safe mode · system restore
initialization
Preparing system for operation
power-on · system check · configuration · login screen · background processes
black screen
Unlit monitor state
- blue screenFatal system error display
- recovery modeEmergency startup configuration
- safe modeRestricted boot for troubleshooting
bootupshutdown
Cessation of operations
power down · shut down · power off · turn off · switch off
bootupcrash
Sudden violent impact
system failure · termination · halt · system crash · blue screen
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- winter bootsInsulated seasonal footwear
- snow bootsInsulated waterproof footwear
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