DEC Digital PC 3500 System Reference Manual page 174

Glossary
batch file
A defined series of commands saved in a file, which can then be executed as a unit
in order to save time and/or keystrokes. MS-DOS batch files have the extension
.BAT. Batch files created for other operating systems, such as Windows 95 or
Windows NT Workstation, might have other extensions.
baud
A unit of speed in data transmission, as one bit per second for binary signals. See
also bits-per-second (bps).
bit
The smallest unit of electronically stored information, represented by the binary digits
0 or 1. See also byte.
bits per second
Abbreviated as bps. The number of binary digits transmitted by an electronic device
(such as a modem) in one second. Also see baud and bit.
board
A device containing electronic circuitry and microprocessors. Usually used in
connection with a modifying word, as follows:
•
main logic board - The primary electronic component of your computer
•
expansion board - A board which enhances your computer's abilities in some
way
•
video board - A board which enables your computer to display information on
a monitor
booting
The process of self-testing and computer configuration that completes each time your
computer is turned on (a "hard boot") or restarted (a "soft boot" or "reboot") by
pressing the reset button or the [Ctrl]-[Alt]-[Del] key combination. This might include
a memory test, loading of device drivers via CONFIG.SYS, and execution of the
AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
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