Datatech Enterprises Apex 386SX/20 User Manual page 130

ROM
- Read Only Memory. This is data that is stored on an IC in
the computer.
RS-232
- RS232 is a standardized communications interface be-
tween data communication equipment and your com-
puter.
setup
- This section guides you through the preparations you'll
need to make before operating your computer. If this is
your first computer, you're advised to read this section
carefully. Although this system has been designed to be
as foolproof as an ordinary television set, a careful read-
ing of this section will help you to ensure the long life and
troublefree operation of your computer.
software
- Computer programs such as a word processor, operating
system or programming languages.
synchronous transmission
- Syncopated transmission of signals between devices.
Turbo
- High-speed.
virtual disk
- Also referred to as a RAM disk, this is a portion of
memory used to simulate a hard disk.
wait state
- Wait states are pauses. Zero wait state means there are
no pauses when the contents of the memory chips are
being read.
window
- An independent screen that can be invoked onto the
monitor and in which data can be viewed, altered or
stored.
Chapter 7:
Glossary
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