Epson Equity IIe, User Manual

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Network server
The master computer in a network which provides storage space
for the other computers connected to it. The network server
can write files to and read files from the other computers in the
network.
Network server mode
The condition of a computer that is working as a network
server.
Numeric keypad
The number keys grouped to the right of the keyboard.
On-board memory
The memory contained on SIMMs (single inline memory
modules) that are installed in the memory banks on the
computer’s main system board. The Equity IIe comes with 1MB
of on-board memory.
Operating speed
The speed at which the central processing unit can execute
commands. The Equity IIe can run at 8 MHz or 12 MHz.
Operating system
A collection of programs (such as MS-DOS or MS OS/2) that
manages a computer’s operations. The operating system
determines how programs run on the computer and supervises
all input and output.
Option card
A circuit board you install inside the computer to provide
additional capabilities, such as more memory or a modem.
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