Glossary
Address
The location where information is stored in a computer’s
memory.
ATA-2
AT Attachment. A drive interface that provides high-speed,
high-capacity data transfers.
BIOS
Basic Input/Output System. Routines in ROM (Read Only
Memory) that handle the transfer of information in your
operating system.
Boot
The process a computer performs to check its components and
then load the operating system into memory.
Cache
A high-speed memory buffer that stores frequently used data
where your processor can access it faster.
CMOS
Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. A low-power
silicon chip used for RAM and switching operations. CMOS is
backed up by a battery.
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