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Appendix B: Glossary Kenwood 72X and 62X TrueX User's Guide
Internal: This refers to a device that is located physically within the
computer case. For example, a processor is an internal device.
Jumper Block: A set or series of metal pins onto which jumper caps
are installed.
Jumper Cap: A small removable plug used to determine some aspect
of hardware configuration by closing a circuit when installed.
Master: On IDE connections, the setting for the device that will 'host'
the connection. The Slave is its counterpart.
Motherboard: The main board of a computer system. It typically has
connections for additional boards and contains the processor, memory, and EIDE
connections.
MSCDEX.EXE: The Microsoft CD-ROM extensions program. Used to
activate CD-ROM drivers in MS-DOS and set up a drive letter. Usually this file
is loaded in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. This file is required for Windows® 95
reinstallation.
Peripheral: See device
Pin 1: A label that helps one correctly align and connect cables to devices. Pin 1
should be connected to the pin 1 side of a ribbon cable (usually the side with the
red stripe).
Plug and Play: Originally, a specification developed by Microsoft detailing how
devices should operate in a system. In this context, it refers to hardware that
can be plugged into a computer, automatically recognized on start up, and
immediately used. All configurations are done automatically for the user.
Red stripe: Used to indicate Pin 1 on a ribbon cable.
Ribbon Cable: see IDE Cable
Slave: On IDE connections, the setting for the devices that is "hosted"
by the Master device.
Sound card: A peripheral card or add-in board used to create sounds on a PC.
It is usually connected to a slot on a computer's motherboard.
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