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Reset
To reload a computer's operating system so you can retry a task or
begin using a different operating system. Resetting erases any
information stored in RAM.
ROM
Read Only Memory. The portion of the computer's memory that
contains permanent instructions and cannot be modified. Unlike
RAM, ROM retains its contents even after you turn off the computer.
See also RAM.
ROM BIOS
See BIOS.
Root directory
The top-level MS-DOS directory on a diskette or hard disk. The root
directory is designated by a backslash (\). All other directories are
subdirectories of the root directory, or of other subdirectories.
RS-232C
A standard serial interface. Your computer has a connector that lets
you attach an RS-232C compatible device to your computer.
serial
A way of organizing communications between two pieces of
computer equipment, in which the signals that make up each
character are sent sequentially. See also
SETUP
The program you run to define the configuration settings and
power management options of your computer.
Shadow RAM
The function that copies the system video ROM into RAM to speed up
processing.
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Parallel.
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