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CMOS memory

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CMOS memory
(1) A small, battery-backed memory bank in a computer that holds configuration settings. See BIOS setup.

(2) Memory made of CMOS. See CMOS.


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In addition to destroying all files on the local and network disks, corrupting data stored in the CMOS memory (the computer hardware boot-up parameters) and FLASH BIOS microchip, "Magistr.
Because the computer's CMOS memory also needs battery power, it is usually contained on the same chip as the RTC.
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