What is firmware? Solved/Closed

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Hello everyone, first I would like to thank those who replied to my previous message, that's cool!!
On the other hand, I would like to know the exact meaning of firmware.
When can it be used, and what is its purpose? And finally, what is the difference between firmware and a driver?
Thank you very much for your answers :)

fil1958 · Accepted Answer

Hi!

I'm going to try to answer your question!
Firmware is a small software installed on a chip that is soldered into a device (burner, DVD,...) which helps the PC recognize the type of this device and its characteristics. It can sometimes be updated to improve performance or add functions. You can compare firmware to your PC's BIOS!
The driver is a software specific to a hardware, which you install on your computer, and it's this software that allows Windows to communicate with this device.

sebsauvage · Answer

A firmware is generally a small program located in the device's chips themselves.
It is closely tied to the hardware and ultra-specific.

Drivers, on the other hand, are loaded into the operating system.
They help the operating system control the device without needing to know the specifics of the hardware.

juju · Answer

Thank you for your response, it's really very nice!!!

MissP · Answer

I thank you as well; your response gets me out of a translation dead end in English!!

mbassi marius · Answer

If the firmware is a program or software embedded in a chip, what about the connections for USB keys?

Lordofring · Answer

Salut, j'ai un super problème avec mon mp4 (un mp4/amv/rec/fm), et quand je le branche sur mon ordi, il ne le reconnaît pas. Ensuite, quand je le branche à l'adaptateur secteur, il clignote et il n'y a aucun signe de batterie.
AIDEZ-MOI
Merci d'avance.

lugarous · Answer

Hello everyone, I'm taking this opportunity to ask you which site I could find a firmware for my AXIL AD600. Thank you all.

titou92260 · Answer

Bonjour, I have a PSP Slim and I need a firmware. Can you tell me where to find it, please? Thank you in advance.

versace giga · Answer

To download a firmware, you must go to www.ultimatepsp.fr or www.evilpsp.com.

axel · Answer

Is the firmware also on the PS3?

What is firmware?

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