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The part of the computer that contains in-
dicators and controls, such as the power
switch, hard-disk drive access indicator,
and power indicator.
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The first 640 KB of RAM. Conventional
memory is found in all computers. Unless
they are specially designed, MS-DOS
®
programs are limited to running in conven-
tional memory.
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A chip that relieves the computer’s pro-
cessor of specific processing tasks. A
math coprocessor, for example, handles
numeric processing. A graphics coproces-
sor handles video rendering. The Intel
®
Pentium
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processor, for example, includes
a built-in math coprocessor.
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Abbreviation for characters per inch.
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Abbreviation for central processing unit.
See also
processor .
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A marker, such as a block, underscore, or
pointer that represents the position at
which the next keyboard or mouse action
will occur.
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Acronym for digital audio tape.
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Abbreviation for decibel(s).
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Abbreviation for adjusted decibel(s).
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Abbreviation for direct current.
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A comprehensive set of diagnostic tests
for your Dell computer. To use the diag-
nostics, you must boot your computer
from the
Dell Diagnostics Diskette. Refer
to your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Guide for more information about using
the Dell Diagnostics.
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A DMI browser that allows you to view
your computer system’s current hard-
ware configuration and operating system
version. If your system includes Dell-
installed software, you can select this
program from the Dell Accessories pro-
gram folder.
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A program that allows the operating sys-
tem or some other program to interface
correctly with a peripheral device, such as
a printer. Most device drivers are installed
when the operating system is installed.
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Acronym for dual in-line memory mod-
ule. A small circuit board containing
DRAM chips that connects to the sys-
tem board.
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Acronym for
Deutsche Industrie Norm.
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Acronym for dual in-line package. A circuit
board, such as a system board or expan-
sion card, may contain DIP switches for
configuring the circuit board. DIP switch-
es are always toggle switches, with an
ON position and an OFF position.
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Directories help keep related files orga-
nized on a disk in a hierarchical, “inverted
tree” structure. Each disk has a “root” di-
rectory; for example, a
C:\>
prompt
normally indicates that you are at the root
directory of hard-disk drive C. Additional
directories that branch off of the root
directory are called
subdirectories. Sub-
directories may contain additional
directories branching off of them.
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See video adapter .