NEC VERSA SX User Manual page 185

bits per second
(bps) A unit of transmission. Also called baud rate.
board
Printed circuit board (PCB). Board on which computer components are
soldered and thin wires are printed to connect the components.
boot
To start up a computer. See cold boot and warm boot.
bus
An electronic circuit within a computer used for transmitting data or
electrical power from one device to another.
byte
Group of eight contiguous bits.
C
CD
Compact disc. A polished metal platter capable of storing digital
information. The most prevalent types of compact disks or those used by
the music industry to store digital recordings and CDs used to store
computer data. Both types are read-only, which means that once the data is
recorded onto them, they can only be read or played.
CD audio
Also called digital audio, uses the same format as conventional music CDs.
CD audio sounds have been digitized at a high sampling rate.
CD-ROM reader
Compact Disc Read-Only Memory. A computer-controlled device that
reads high-capacity optical discs and sends the output to the computer.
clock
Electronic timer used to synchronize computer operations.
2 Glossary