NEC LE2200, Руководство пользователя

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Glossary
Pentium A type of microprocessor, with a built-in math coprocessor, cache
memory, and memory and bus controllers, that processes and
communicates 32 bits of data at a time. This microprocessor also
contains power management capabilities.
peripheral A device connected to and controlled by the computer, such as an
external disk drive or a printer.
pixel The smallest element that is visible on a video display. The
resolution of a video display system is measured in pixels.
POST
Power-On-Self-Test.
R
RAM
(Random-Access Memory) A temporary storage area for data and
programs. This type of memory must be periodically refreshed to
maintain valid data, and is lost when the computer is powered off.
See also NVRAM and SRAM.
RCU (Resource Configuration Utility) The program that you use to
change the configuration of your system. This program also
contains information about the hardware in your system.
real-time clock
The IC in your computer that maintains the time and date.
ROM (Read-Only Memory) A type of memory device that usually is used
to store system BIOS code. This code cannot be altered and is not
lost when the computer is powered off. See also BIOS, EPROM, and
flash EPROM.
RS-232C port An industry standard serial port. See also serial port.
S
save To store information on a floppy disk, hard disk, magnetic tape, or
some other permanent storage device.
SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) An industry standard interface
that provides high-speed access to tape drives, hard disk drives,
and other peripheral devices.
serial
communication Information sent sequentially, one bit at a time.
serial port The connector on the back of your computer that allows the transfer
of data between the computer and a serial device, such as a mouse,
a modem, or a serial printer.
Setup program
The program that you use to change the configuration of some ISA
desktop and notebook computers. This program also contains
information about the hardware in the computer.