Option ROM

An Option ROM typically consists of firmware that is called by the system BIOS. For example, an adapter card that controls a boot device might contain firmware that is used to connect the device to the system once the Option ROM is loaded.

Read more about Option ROM:  Standard IBM PC BIOS

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