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The Mark V BIOS is firmware, designed to be the first code run by the MJOLNIR Mark V 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 Mark V BIOS is firmware, designed to be the first code run by the MJOLNIR Mark V 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 allow newer hardware to be supported and function. BIOS versions can be viewed though the Mark V's magnification system when no weapon is being held or no zoom-supported weapon is being held. | The BIOS handles most of the MJOLNIR's software functions when initiated. Updates to the BIOS allow newer hardware to be supported and function. BIOS versions can be viewed though the Mark V's magnification system when no weapon is being held or no zoom-supported weapon is being held. The Mark V's current BIOS version is S56.7854.3354-DKW.<ref name="HUD"/> | ||
This firmware is succeeded by the [[Mark VI BIOS]] for the subsequent [[MJOLNIR Mark VI]] armor system. | This firmware is succeeded by the [[Mark VI BIOS]] for the subsequent [[MJOLNIR Mark VI]] armor system. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The binary code to the right of the Mark V BIOS translates to "[[DAVE Easter egg|DAVE]]", a reference to [[David Candland]], Bungie's interface designer. | *The binary code to the right of the Mark V BIOS translates to "[[DAVE Easter egg|DAVE]]", a reference to [[David Candland]], Bungie's interface designer. | ||
*In the ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]'', the Mark VI BIOS from ''[[Halo 3]]'' was used as a placeholder for the Mark BIOS. | *In the ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]'', the Mark VI BIOS from ''[[Halo 3]]'' was used as a placeholder for the Mark BIOS. | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
