Specific 'boot file' definition

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Published on 2010-01-26T22:29:18Z Indexed on 2010/05/28 2:01 UTC
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Hey, I have been given a general explanation of how a computer boots up. However a very loose definition to the term 'boot file' was given.

Could someone explain 'boot file' to me in a very simple but concise manner?

I have read about the POST, the clearing of registers, BIOS in the CMOS, etc. What I understand is that the boot file is different to the boot program. the boot program gets the system ready to accept an OS while the boot file contains some of the parameters by which the system will operate. The boot program is stored on ROM and the boot file isnt?

cheers, jazz

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