Glossary-1
Glossary
A
applications programs
Software designed to perform specific functions, like
solving business or mathematical problems.
AUTOEXEC.BAT
A batch program file that the operating system runs to
define hardware device characteristics.
B
base RAM
Area of system memory between 0 and 640 kilobytes
available to the user for operating system and application
programs.
BIOS
Basic Input Output System. A collection of primitive
computer routines, usually burnt into ROM, that controls
the real-time clock, keyboard, disk drives, video display,
and other peripheral devices.
bit
Binary digit. The smallest unit of computer data.
bits per second
(bps) A unit of transmission. Also called baud rate.
board
Printed circuit board. Board onto which computer
components are soldered and thin wires are printed to
connect the components.
Summary of Contents for POWERMATE V486 - SERVICE
Page 31: ...1 18 Using Your Computer Minitower fax modem jacks ...
Page 35: ...1 22 Using Your Computer Keyboard supports Keyboard features U S model ...
Page 47: ...1 34 Using Your Computer Loading a CD into the desktop Loading a CD into the minitower ...
Page 131: ...Adding Options 5 15 Removing the screw in the minitower ...
Page 148: ...5 32 Adding Options Locating the cache sockets in the minitower ...
Page 166: ...5 50 Adding Options System board cable connectors in the desktop ...
Page 167: ...Adding Options 5 51 System board cable connectors in the minitower ...
Page 179: ...Adding Options 5 63 Securing the device ...
Page 192: ...5 76 Adding Options Connecting an RS 232C cable to the minitower ...
Page 195: ...Adding Options 5 79 Connecting speaker components ...
Page 200: ...5 84 Adding Options Connecting a telephone line to the desktop ...
Page 205: ...6 4 Setting System Board Jumpers JP3 through JP9 J9 JP11 and JP21 through JP23 jumpers ...
Page 251: ...Sound Board Jumper Settings D 3 Sound board jumper locations and functions ...
Page 255: ...Sound Board Jumper Settings D 7 High DMA channel settings ...