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BIOS Interrupts

INT 10h video services, INT 16h keyboard.

Mohith N
Updated: 19 March 2026
10 min read
#Microprocessors

BIOS Interrupt Services

Interface with hardware level BIOS routines.

Question 1 of 3

Q1.Which BIOS interrupt handles direct video services like setting the cursor position?

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