The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a firmware that initializes the hardware components of a computer system and loads the operating system. It is stored on a chip on the motherboard and is responsible for configuring the basic hardware settings of the computer, such as the boot order, memory settings, and power management.
There are several ways to check the BIOS version on a Windows XP computer. One way is to use the System Information tool. To do this, click on the Start menu, then click on Run. In the Run dialog box, type “msinfo32” and click OK. The System Information window will open. In the System Information window, look for the BIOS Version/Date field. This field will display the version and date of the BIOS.