NEC LE2200 User Manual page 141

M
(Megabyte)
math coprocessor
memory
microprocessor
modem
module
mouse
N
NVRAM
O
operating system
P
parallel port
partition
password
PCI
1,048,576 bytes. See also byte.
An IC that works with the microprocessor to speed up
mathematical calculations.
The circuitry in your computer that stores data and programs. See
also EMS, extended memory, RAM, and ROM.
The integrated circuit that processes data and controls the basic
functions of the computer.
A device used to exchange information with other computers over
telephone or data lines.
A circuit board that plugs into a dedicated connector on the system
board in your computer.
A small input device that you guide on a flat surface to control the
cursor movement and operation of the computer when using certain
software programs.
(Nonvolatile RAM) A type of RAM that retains its contents even
after the computer is powered off. This memory stores EISA
configuration information. See also RAM and SRAM.
A set of programs that provides the interface between other
software programs and the computer.
The connector on the back of your computer that allows the transfer
of data between the computer and a parallel device, such as a
parallel printer.
The process of dividing the storage space on a hard disk into
separate areas so that the operating system treats them as separate
disk drives.
A security feature that prevents an unauthorized user from
operating your computer. See also EEPROM.
Peripheral Component Interconnect. PCI is a high-performance
peripherals I/O bus supporting data transfers of up to 132MB per
second.
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