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Diagnostics
The tests and procedures the computer performs to check its internal
circuitry and set up its configuration.
DIP switch
Dual In-line Package switch. A small switch on a piece of hardware,
such as a printer, that controls a particular function.
Directory
A group of files stored in a particular area on a disk; part of a
structure for organizing files into groups.
Disk
A general term meaning either a diskette or a hard disk. See also
Diskette and
Diskette
A flat piece of flexible plastic coated with magnetic material and used
to store data. Also called a floppy disk.
Diskette drive
The physical device that enables the computer to read from and write
to a diskette. Your system supports a 3.5-inch external diskette drive.
Double-density
A type of diskette format. A 3.5-inch, doubledensity diskette has a
capacity of 720KB.
Driver
A program that controls a specific piece of equipment in the system.
Examples of drivers include expanded memory managers, VGA
display drivers, printer drivers, and mouse drivers.
Hard disk.
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