hardware initialization
[/ˈhɑːrdwɛər ɪˌnɪʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/]
nounpl: hardware initializations
inicialização de hardware
1. The process of preparing hardware components for operation by loading firmware, setting configuration parameters, and establishing basic communication protocols
Hardware initialization occurs automatically when the computer is powered on.
A inicialização de hardware ocorre automaticamente quando o computador é ligado.
2. The startup sequence that activates and configures physical devices and their drivers before the operating system fully loads
During hardware initialization, the BIOS checks all connected peripherals.
Durante a inicialização de hardware, o BIOS verifica todos os periféricos conectados.
This is technical jargon used uniformly across both Brazilian and American IT professionals. In Brazil, it's commonly used in corporate IT departments, universities, and tech companies. The term is essential in computer science education and professional environments, with no significant regional variations or colloquial alternatives in either country.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cold boot (inicialização a frio)
warm boot (inicialização a quente)
boot up the system (inicializar o sistema)
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