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Centronics: The printer manufacturer whose method of data transmission
CGA: Color/graphics adapter. A video display protocol defined by the
character: Any letter, number, punctuation mark, or symbol used by the
chassis: The frame containing the computer.
chip: A small semiconductor containing computer logic and circuitry for
CMOS: Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. An electronic circuit
cold start: Starting a computer that is currently off (turning on the power).
COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4: The names assigned to the serial and
commands: Instructions you enter at the terminal keyboard that direct
communications: The means by which a computer transmits and
compatibility: 1) The ability of one computer to accept and process data
components: Elements or parts (of a system) which make up the whole
computer program: A set of instructions written for a computer that
computer system: A combination of hardware, software, firmware, and
configuration: The specific components in your system (such as the
control keys: A key or sequence of keys you enter from the keyboard to
controller: Built-in hardware and software that controls the functions of a
co-processor: A circuit built into the processor that is dedicated to
TOSHIBA TE2300
between a parallel printer and a computer has become an industry
standard.
IBM Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter and its associated circuitry.
This protocol supports two-color 640x200 and four-color 320x200
graphics, and 16-color 640x200 and 320x200 text modes.
computer. Also synonymous with byte.
processing, memory, input/output functions and controlling other
chips.
fabricated on a silicon wafer that requires very little power.
Integrated circuits implemented in CMOS technology can be
tightly packaged and are highly reliable.
communication ports.
the actions of the computer or its peripheral devices.
receives data to and from another computer or device. See parallel
interface; serial interface.
in the same manner as another computer without modifying the
data or the media upon which it is being transferred.
2) the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with
another system or component.
(system).
enable it to achieve a desired result.
peripheral components assembled to process data into useful
information.
terminal, printer, and disk drives) and the settings that define how
your system works. You use the Hardware Setup, MaxTime or HW
Setup program to control your system configuration.
initiate a particular function within a program.
specific internal or peripheral device (e.g. keyboard controller).
intensive math calculations.
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