What is MIME type "image/x-award-bioslogo2"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

image/x-award-bioslogo2 is a non‐standard image format. It is designed for Award BIOS systems.

This MIME type holds bitmap images that the BIOS displays at startup. The images show system or vendor logos embedded in the firmware. It is not a format for everyday graphics work.

Purpose: Stores Award BIOS logo data for the system boot process.
Format: Uses a specific bitmap layout (version 2) meant for BIOS displays.
Usage: Mainly used in firmware flashing tools and BIOS configuration utilities.
Compatibility: Supported by Award BIOS systems rather than general image viewers.

Files using this format include those with the file extensions BMP and EPA. These are specific to Award BIOS logo bitmaps (v2).

For more technical details, you might explore resources on Award BIOS and specialized firmware imaging at Wikipedia.

Associated file extensions

.bmp, .epa

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:


    Content-Type: image/x-award-bioslogo2

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:


    <a href="file.dat" type="image/x-award-bioslogo2">Download file</a>

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:


    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'image/x-award-bioslogo2');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.bmp, .epa

FAQ

What is a MIME type?

A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. MIME types are defined and standardized in IETF's RFC 6838.

MIME types are important because they help browsers and servers understand how to process a file. When a browser receives a file from a server, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle the content, whether it's an image to display, a PDF to open in a viewer, or a video to play.

MIME types consist of a type and a subtype, separated by a slash (e.g., text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf). Some MIME types also include optional parameters.

How do I find the MIME type for a file?

You can check the file extension or use a file identification tool such as file --mime-type on the command line. Many programming languages also provide libraries to detect MIME types.

Why are multiple MIME types listed for one extension?

Different applications and historical conventions may use alternative MIME identifiers for the same kind of file. Showing them all helps ensure compatibility across systems.