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image on a display surface so that
the image remains visible.
register . (1) An integrated circuit
that contains 8, 16, or 32 storage
locations, each of which can store 1
bit of binary data. See also binary.
(2) An area that stores binary data
while it is being processed by the
computer.
repeater . A device used to amplify
or reshape signals.
resolution . In video monitors, a
measure of the sharpness of an
image, expressed as the number of
lines and columns on the monitor
screen or the number of pels per
unit of area.
ROM . Read-only memory.
S
SCSI
. Small computer system
interface.
segment . A section of cable
between components or devices. A
segment may consist of a single
patch cable, several patch cables that
are connected, or a combination of
building cable and patch cables that
are connected.
serial port . An access point
through which a computer transmits
or receives data, one bit at a time.
Contrast with parallel port.
server . (1) A functional unit that
provides shared services to
workstations over a network. (2) In
a network, a data station that
provides facilities to other stations.
SIMM . Single-inline memory
module.
slot . (1) A position in a device
used for removable storage media.
(2) One of several receptacles in the
rear panel of the system unit into
which a user can install an adapter.
small computer system interface
(SCSI)
. A standard input/output
interface used by personal
computers.
SMP . symmetric multiprocessing.
socket . A receptacle for a
microchip.
software . (1) All or part of the
programs, procedures, rules, and
associated documentation of a
computer. Software is an
intellectual creation that is
independent of the medium on
which it is recorded. (2) Contrast
with hardware.
startup sequence . In personal
computers, the order that the
computer uses to search the direct
access storage devices for an
operating system.
storage . A functional unit into
which data can be placed, in which
it can be retained, and from which it
can be retrieved.
straight-through cable . A type of
10BASE-T cable in which the
transmit and receive data pairs are
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