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BIOS
Basic Input/ Output System. Routines in ROM (Read Only
Memory) that handle the transfer of information among
various hardware components, and between the hardware and
your operating system and other software.
A wire or group of wires that sends information from
component to component in the computer. The speed of a bus
increases by the number and width of the channels the bus uses
to move data.
Cache
A high-speed type of memory buffer that stores frequently
used data where your microprocessor can access it faster.
CFG (configuration file)
A file that provides the EISA Configuration utility with all the
information it needs about your system board or an option
card. All EISA cards and some ISA cards come with CFG files.
CMOS
Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. A type of
low-power silicon chip used for RAM and switching
applications that is backed up by a battery.
Configuration
The particular setup of your computer’s internal and external
components. A typical configuration consists of a computer
with a certain amount of memory, one diskette drive, and one
hard disk drive connected to a monitor, printer, and keyboard.
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