NEC Express 5800 120Eg, User Manual

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120Eg User Guide - Glossary
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ROM
(Read-Only Memory) A type of memory device that usually is used to store system
BIOS code. This code cannot be altered and is not lost when the computer is powered
off. See also BIOS, EPROM, and flash EPROM.
S
S-ATA
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment: standard for connecting hard drives into
computer systems. An evolution of the Parallel ATA physical storage interface, SATA
is based on serial signalling technology, a single cable with a minimum of four wires
creating a point-to-point connection between devices.
save
To store information on a floppy disk, hard disk, magnetic tape, or some other perma-
nent storage device.
SEL
(System Event Log) A record of system management events. The information stored
includes the name of the event, the date and time the event occurred and data pertinent
to the event. Event data may include POST error codes that reflect hardware errors or
software conflicts within the system.
serial port
The connector on the back of your computer that allows the transfer of data between
the computer and a serial device, such as a mouse, a modem, or a serial printer.
software
Programs with specific functions, such as word processing, data base management,
communications, and operating system.
system board
The main circuit board in your computer. It contains most of the connectors and ports.
T
tape drive
A type of storage device using magnetic tape.
V
VGA
(Video Graphics Array) A type of video display system that provides high-resolution
text and graphics on analog color monitors.