The _____________ is used to change motherboard settings, finds a boot device, and contains instructions for running essential hardware before an OS is started.
A) kernel
B) device driver
C) BIOS
D) system drive

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The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is responsible for controlling and initializing essential hardware components before the operating system is started. It also enables the user to change motherboard settings and select a boot device. The kernel is part of the operating system, while a device driver is software that enables communication between an operating system and a hardware component. The system drive refers to the disk that contains the operating system files.

The _____________ Is Used to Change Motherboard Settings, Finds a Boot