Glossary-4
expansion slot
Location inside the system unit for connecting an optional
printed circuit board.
extended RAM
The area of RAM above the first megabyte of memory in
the system available for enhancing system performance.
F
formatting
The process of preparing a disk or diskette to accept data.
function key
The set of keys on the keyboard (usually F1 through F12)
that let you get help and error message information or
quickly select frequently used commands.
H
hard disk
A rigid magnetic storage device that provides fast access to
stored data.
hardware
The electrical and mechanical parts from which a computer
is made.
hertz
(Hz) A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second.
I
input/output
(I/O) The process of transferring data between the computer
and external devices.
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 ...