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Reset
To restart a computer without turning it off. You can reset your
computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Del or by pressing the RESET
button. Resetting erases all data stored in RAM and reloads the
computer's operating system.
ROM
Read Only Memory. Memory that can only be read and cannot
be modified. ROM retains its contents even when you turn off
the computer by using power from a backup battery.
Serial
The type of communication that transmits data from a serial
interface to a serial device over a single wire. See also Parallel.
Shadow RAM
The system's ability to copy the contents of the system, video,
and external BIOS ROMs into RAM to speed up processing.
SIMM
Single Inline Memory Module. A small circuit board that
contains surface-mounted memory chips. You can add SIMMs
to the main system board to expand your computer's memory.
SRAM
Static Random Access Memory. A type of fast memory used in
caches.
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