INT 40 - DISKETTE - ROM(Read-Only Memory) A memory for program storage which may not be changed by the program as it runs. BIOS(Basic Input/Output System) A set of standardized calls giving low-level access to the hardware.  The BIOS is the lowest software layer above the actual hardware and serves to insulate programs (and operating systems) which use it from the details of accessing the hardware directly. DISKETTE HANDLER RELOCATED BY HARD DISK BIOS(Basic Input/Output System) A set of standardized calls giving low-level access to the hardware.  The BIOS is the lowest software layer above the actual hardware and serves to insulate programs (and operating systems) which use it from the details of accessing the hardware directly.
SeeAlso: INT 13/AH=00h,INT 13/AH=02h,INT 47"SuperBIOS",INT 63"Adaptec"