Epson Equity LT-386SX User Manual page 208

BIOS
Basic Input/Output System. Routines in ROM memory that
handle basic input/output functions of the operating system.
Bit
A binary digit (0 or 1). The smallest unit of information a
computer can store. Eight bits make one byte.
Boot
To load a program or an operating system into the computer's
memory.
Byte
A sequence or group of bits (usually eight). In the ASCII
encoding system, a byte represents one character of data.
Character
Any number, letter, punctuation mark, or graphic symbol which
can be represented by one byte of data.
Chip
A hardware component of your system (formally known as an
integrated circuit). Examples of chips include memory chips and
the 80386SX microprocessor.
Clock speed
Execution speed.
See
CMOS
Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. A method of
making low power, integrated circuits (chips).
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