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[[File:Gen2BIOS.jpeg|325px|right|thumb|The GEN 2 BIOS, version 3.43.0.]] | [[File:Gen2BIOS.jpeg|325px|right|thumb|The GEN 2 BIOS, version 3.43.0.]] | ||
The '''MJOLNIR GEN2 BIOS''' or '''B'''asic '''I'''nput/'''O'''utput '''S'''ystem is a firmware interface for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', ''Heads-Up Display''</ref> | The '''MJOLNIR GEN2 BIOS''' or '''B'''asic '''I'''nput/'''O'''utput '''S'''ystem is a firmware interface for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]].<ref>'''''[[Halo 4]]''''', ''Heads-Up Display''</ref> | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
This firmware succeeds the [[Mark VI BIOS]] for the previous [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mark VI]] armor. | This firmware succeeds the [[Mark VI BIOS]] for the previous [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mark VI]] armor. | ||
The GEN2 BIOS is firmware, designed to be the first code run by the MJOLNIR | The GEN2 BIOS is firmware, designed to be the first code run by the MJOLNIR armor when activated. The initial function of the BIOS is to identify, test, and initialize system devices such as the heads-up display, energy shield systems and other hardware. | ||
The BIOS handles most of the MJOLNIR's software functions when initiated. Updates to the BIOS allows newer hardware to be supported and function. Unlike in previous MJOLNIR variants, the BIOS version can be viewed on the standard [[heads-up display|HUD]]. | The BIOS handles most of the MJOLNIR's software functions when initiated. Updates to the BIOS allows newer hardware to be supported and function. Unlike in previous MJOLNIR variants, the BIOS version can be viewed on the standard [[heads-up display|HUD]]. | ||
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* '''GEN2 Mark VI:''' ARMOR BIOS// MJOLNIR / VER_12.22.12 / ID_117<ref name="H5G HUD">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', ''Heads-Up Display''</ref> | * '''GEN2 Mark VI:''' ARMOR BIOS// MJOLNIR / VER_12.22.12 / ID_117<ref name="H5G HUD">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''', ''Heads-Up Display''</ref> | ||
This BIOS has been in use by [[John-117]] since at least [[2558#October|October 23rd 2558]]. | This BIOS has been in use by [[John-117]] since at least [[2558#October|October 23rd 2558]]. | ||
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== Cut | == Cut BIOS == | ||
Below is a list of all | Below is a list of all cut GEN2 BIOS. | ||
* ''[[Halo Online]]'': '''GEN2 Anvil Station:''' ARMOR BIOS/ADOK.31.NINJA | * ''[[Halo Online]]'': '''GEN2 Anvil Station:''' ARMOR BIOS/ADOK.31.NINJA | ||
This BIOS was used by [[Spartan-IV]]s onboard [[Anvil Station]]. | This BIOS was used by [[Spartan-IV]]s onboard [[Anvil Station]]. | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
The GEN2's BIOS version number, 3.43.0, is a reference to ''Halo 4''<nowiki />'s developer, [[343 Industries]]. | *The GEN2's BIOS version number, 3.43.0, is a reference to ''Halo 4''<nowiki />'s developer, [[343 Industries]]. | ||
== List of appearances == | == List of appearances == | ||