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Glossary-3
cold boot
Process of starting up the computer by turning on the
power. If power is already on, the process means to turn
off the computer and turn it on again. A cold boot reini-
tializes all devices.
compact disk
(CD) A non-erasable storage disc that is read optically by
means of a laser. Holds more than 500 megabytes of data.
CONFIG.SYS
A text file that tells the computer where in memory to load
the operating system, what device drivers to install, and
what memory management features to activate.
conventional RAM
The first megabyte of RAM in the system which contains
640 KB of base memory and 384 KB of reserved memory.
cursor
A movable image on the display screen that indicates
where the next entered data appears.
D
diskette
A thin flexible platter coated with a magnetic material for
storing information.
diskette drive
A magnetic drive that writes on and retrieves data from
a diskette.
E
expansion option
Add-on hardware that expands system performance and
versatility.
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Страница 18: ...Using Your Computer 1 3 Desktop system controls and storage slots Minitower system controls and storage slots ...
Страница 33: ...1 18 Using Your Computer Desktop sound board connectors Minitower sound board connectors ...
Страница 62: ...Using Your Computer 1 47 n Check that NECCI EXE is running ...
Страница 180: ...Adding Options 6 65 Connecting a printer cable to the desktop Connecting a printer cable to the minitower ...
Страница 182: ...Adding Options 6 67 Connecting an RS 232C cable to the desktop Connecting an RS 232C cable to the minitower ...
Страница 187: ...6 72 Adding Options ...
Страница 224: ...B 8 Specifications ...
Страница 230: ...Sound Board Jumper Settings D 3 Sound board jumper locations and functions ...
Страница 234: ...Sound Board Jumper Settings D 7 High DMA channel settings ...