Glossary - NEC PowerMate V486 Series Manual

Glossary

A
applications programs
Software designed to perform specific functions, like
solving business or mathematical problems.
AUTOEXEC.BAT
A batch program file that the operating system runs to
define hardware device characteristics.
B
base RAM
Area of system memory between 0 and 640 kilobytes
available to the user for operating system and application
programs.
BIOS
Basic Input Output System. A collection of primitive
computer routines, usually burnt into ROM, that controls
the real-time clock, keyboard, disk drives, video display,
and other peripheral devices.
bit
Binary digit. The smallest unit of computer data.
bits per second
(bps) A unit of transmission. Also called baud rate.
board
Printed circuit board. Board onto which computer
components are soldered and thin wires are printed to
connect the components.
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