Glossary–1
Glossary
address
A location within a computer system memory. Reference is usually made
to an address for the purpose of retrieving or storing information.
A RMS
Amperes root mean square. RMS is often used in power measurements for
electronic equipment.
attachment unit interface (AUI) port
The port on the SPARCstation 5 system unit where the AUI adapter cable
is connected.
boot
To load the system software into memory and start the system running.
boot PROM
A PROM chip on the system board that contains the boot code and a FORTH
Monitor program. The boot PROM is connected to the I/O data bus.
boot PROM diagnostics
The diagnostic firmware contained in the boot PROM. These diagnostics
include the Power-On Self-Test (POST) and on-board diagnostics.
buffer
The auxiliary data-storage device that holds data temporarily, and that may
also perform other functions in conjunction with various I/O machines.
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