Glossary
Below is a list of terms with notes on their meaning in the context of
this manual.
16-bit The number of bits of information which can be
dealt with by the hardware at one time.
Adapter card A card which fits inside the computer to enhance its
performance or capabilities.
AGP (Accelerated
Graphics Port)
A bus specification that moves the graphics card off
the PCI bus, and gives it direct contact to system
memory.
application A particular set of tasks, or a program designed to
carry them out.
backup Copy information for safekeeping, normally from one
disk to another.
baud rate The rate of information transmission through a
serial interface.
BIOS Basic Input Output System - the interface software
between the hardware and the operating system.
bus A component which carries signals from one part of
the computer to another (see also PCI and local
bus).
cache memory High speed RAM hardware which speeds up
memory operations. Newer models have cache
internally in the CPU.
cartridge tape Magnetic tape inside a cartridge which is used to
hold a backup copy of the data on a hard disk.
CD-ROM drive A compact disc providing read only information.
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