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Device
A piece of equipment that is part of a computer system and
performs a specific task, such as a disk drive, a monitor, or a
printer.
Device driver
A file containing instructions that allow your computer to
recognize and communicate with a device. The device may be a
prints, monitor, or other type of device.
Diagnostics
See System diagnostics
DIP switch
Dual Inline Package switch. A small rocker- or sliding-type
switch on a device that controls a particular function.
Directory
A group of files stored in a particular area on a disk. A
directory listing shows the name, location, and size of the files
in the directory. A directory can contain both files and
subdirectories.
D&k
The collective term for diskettes and hard disks, the devices on
which the computer stores data magnetically.
Disk drive
The electromechanical device that reads data from and writes
data to a disk, tape, or other storage media. A diskette drive
accepts removable diskettes in its disk slot while a hard disk is
sealed inside a protective casing.
and Power-on
diagnostics.
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