A motherboard BIOS chip reader is a hardware device that allows you to read and write the BIOS chip on a motherboard. The BIOS chip stores the firmware that initializes the computer hardware and loads the operating system. Reading and writing the BIOS chip can be necessary for troubleshooting, updating the BIOS, or recovering from a system failure.
Motherboard BIOS chip readers are available in a variety of -, including PCI, PCI Express, and USB. Some motherboard BIOS chip readers also include additional features, such as the ability to erase the BIOS chip or to program new BIOS chips.
