Epson Powerspan 2 User Manual page 211

Network server
The main computer in a network which controls access to the
rest of the network computers (called workstations). The server
also provides mass storage, programs, and other resources to
the workstations.
Non-target modeling mode
A method you can use to run the EISA Configuration utility to
create an SCI file for another computer. This mode prevents
you from saving the information in the FLASH memory of the
computer on which you are running the program.
OS/2
Operating System/2. The enhanced operating system
developed jointly by Microsoft and IBM that provides
protected mode processing and multitasking capabilities
A method used to verify the accuracy of data transmissions by
making the total of the number of l's in a group of bits odd
(odd parity), even (even parity), or none (no parity).
Partition
(1) The area an operating system defines on a hard disk so you
can use that area as though it were a physically separate device;
(2) to divide a hard disk into separate logical areas. You can
create a primary partition and one or more extended partitions
on a hard disk.
Power-on diagnostics
Tests stored in a computer's ROM that the computer runs to
check its internal circuitry, peripheral device configuration, and
operating status each time you turn it on or reset it.
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