Memory Module - Epson ExpressStation User Manual

MCGA
Monochrome/Color Graphics Adapter. A type of display
adapter that runs either a monochrome or color graphics
monitor.
MDA
Monochrome Display Adapter. A type of display adapter that
displays text in only one color, such as green or amber.
Megabyte (MB)
A unit used to measure storage space in a computer's memory
or on a disk. One megabyte equals 1024KB.
Megahertz (MHz)
A unit used to measure oscillation frequency (of a computer's
internal timing clock). A megahertz is one million cycles per
second.
Memory
The area where your computer stores data. Memory contents
are stored permanently (in ROM) or temporarily (in RAM).

Memory module

A small circuit board that contains memory chips. You can
add memory modules to the main system board inside the
computer to expand the computer's memory. A memory
module is commonly called a SIMM (single inline memory
module).
Memory on card
The additional memory on an option card installed in the
computer.
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