read-only memory (ROM)
See ROM.
RISC
Reduced instruction set computer. A computer with an
instruction set that is reduced in complexity.
ROM
Read-only memory. A memory whose contents cannot be
modified during the normal use of the system. The system can
use the data contained in a ROM but cannot change it. Compare
with RAM.
SCSI
Small computer system interface. An ANSI-standard interface
for connecting disks and other peripheral devices to computer
systems. See also fast SCSI.
serial port
An external port for serial devices such as terminals and
printers. There are two serial ports on the system, one of which
is the console serial port.
server
See client/server computing.
SVGA
Super VGA. The SVGA standard provides increased screen
resolutions when compared with VGA. The SVGA standard
offers screen resolutions of between 640 x 480 using 256 colors
and 600 x 800 using 16 colors. Many SVGA graphics adapters
offer even higher resolution modes. See also VGA.
system
A combination of system hardware, software, and peripheral
devices that perform specific processing operations.
system disk
The device on which operating system software resides.
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