Table of Contents
Advertisement
Glossary
baud
A unit of speed in data transmission, as one bit per second for binary signals.
See also bits-per-second (bps).
bit
The smallest unit of electronically stored information, represented by the binary
digits 0 or 1. See also byte.
bits per second
Abbreviated as bps. The number of binary digits transmitted by an electronic
device (such as a modem) in one second. Also see baud and bit.
board
A device containing electronic circuitry and microprocessors. Usually used in
connection with a modifying word, as follows:
•
main logic board - The primary electronic component of your computer
•
expansion board - A board which enhances your computer's abilities in
some way
•
video board - A board which enables your computer to display
information on a monitor
booting
The process of self-testing and computer configuration that completes each time
your computer is turned on (a "hard boot") or restarted (a "soft boot" or "reboot")
by pressing the reset button or the [Ctrl]-[Alt]-[Del] key combination. This might
include a memory test, loading of device drivers via CONFIG.SYS, and
execution of the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
GL-2
Advertisement
Table of Contents
