NEC HV8600, User Manual

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6 Glossary
LPT1 or LPT2
The name you can assign a parallel port to specify its address. See also parallel
port.
LVD
Super-fast Ultra2 SCSI Low Voltage Differential (LVD) Parallel SCSI Interface. A
new SCSI interface that provides greater I/O bandwidth, device connectivity, data
reliability, and longer cable lengths for Ultra2 SCSI hard disk drives.
M
(Megabyte)
1,048,576 bytes. See also byte.
math coprocessor
An IC that works with the microprocessor to speed up mathematical calculations.
memory
The circuitry in your computer that stores data and programs. See also EMS,
extended memory, RAM, and ROM.
microprocessor
The integrated circuit that processes data and controls the basic functions of the
computer.
modem
A device used to exchange information with other computers over telephone or data
lines.
module
A circuit board that plugs into a dedicated connector on the system board in your
computer.
mouse
A small input device that you guide on a flat surface to control the cursor
movement and operation of the computer when using certain software programs.
N
NVRAM
(Nonvolatile RAM) A type of RAM that retains its contents even after the computer
is powered off. This memory stores EISA configuration information. See also RAM
and SRAM.
O
operating system
A set of programs that provides the interface between other software programs and
the computer.