Glossary-8
read
To extract data from a storage device such as a diskette.
ROM
Read-Only Memory. Memory in which stored data cannot
be modified by the user except under special conditions.
reset
The process of returning a device to zero or to an initial or
arbitrarily selected condition.
resolution
The degree of screen image clarity. Video display resolution
is determined by the number of pixels on the screen. Reso-
lution is usually specified in pixels by scan lines, for exam-
ple, 640 by 480. See pixels.
RS-232C
Standard interface for serial devices.
S
serial interface
An interface that communicates information one bit at
a time.
serial printer
A printer with a serial interface.
shadowing
To copy the system and video BIOS from chip to RAM for
enhanced system performance.
software
Programs that run on a computer, such as operating
systems, word processors, and spreadsheets.
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 ...