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why different BIOS for Windows and Linux?



 
 
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Old October 14th 18, 05:16 AM posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
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Default why different BIOS for Windows and Linux?

I got a mainboard out of an Acer X3995, I wished to recycle.
First had to figure out the pins for the front panel switch and LEDs.
Going to Acer website, they have 4 BIOS to download:
2 for Win8, 1 for Win7 and 1 for linux.
Why so? I don't think other manufacturers specify a restrictive BIOS.
 




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