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Glossary
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Legacy USB
A mechanism that makes the computer confirm the USB (
) device after the
computer’s power is turned on and before Windows starts up. MS-DOS was developed before
the origin of USB technology, the ability to recognize USB devices was not included. However,
if the computer is compatible with Legacy USB, it will recognize USB devices.
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In this computer, the Setup Utility includes the item [Legacy USB Support]. If this item is set
to [Enable], the computer will recognize a USB keyboard, USB CD/DVD drive or USB floppy
disk drive before Windows starts up.
LAN – Local Area Network A computer network confined to a comparatively limited area, such as a company or a school.
Log-Off
Deactivating the status in which the user can access a network or computer system (Logged
On). Also referred to as “log out”.
Log-On
The status in which the user can access a network or computer system. Also referred to as “log
in”.
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MAC Address
A unique number allocated to each device (network card, built-in wireless LAN module, etc.)
used on a network. Displayed in a format such as “00:11:22:AA:BB:CC”. This number is
allocated in advance by the device manufacturer. No two devices have the same number. On
Windows XP, this is displayed as the “Physical Address”.
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How to confirm the MAC Address on this computer:
Memory
A device for storing data on a computer. There are two types of memory – RAM and ROM –
but usually, this refers to RAM. RAM (whose contents can be rewritten) is used for the main
memory, or the cache memory. ROM (whose contents cannot be rewritten) is used for BIOS
and other systems.
Menu Bar
The segment at the top of the window below the title bar (
), where software
functions are displayed. Common menus include “File”, “Edit” and “View”.
