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Glossary
Address
The location where information is stored in a computer's
memory.
ATA-2
AT Attachment. A drive interface that provides high speed and
high capacity data transfer.
BIOS
Basic Input/ Output System. Routines in ROM (Read Only
Memory) that handle the transfer of information in your
operating system.
Boot
The process a computer performs to check its components and
then load the operating system into memory.
Cache
A high-speed memory buffer that stores frequently used data
where your processor can access it faster. Your computer
includes 8KB of internal cache built into the processor and may
include external cache installed on the main system board. The
external cache can be expanded to 512KB by installing
additional cache SRAM chips.
CMOS
Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. A low-power
silicon chip used for RAM and switching operations. CMOS is
backed up by a battery.
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