NEC LS2400 User Manual page 172

bit
Derived from BInary digiT, a bit is the smallest unit of information a
computer handles. See also byte.
BMC
(Baseboard Management Controller) Contains all of the server management
functions. One major function of the BMC is to monitor system
management events and log their occurrence in the System Event Log
(SEL).
boot
The process of loading the operating system into memory.
bps
(bits per second) The number of bits transferred in one second during
serial communication, such as modem transmission.
byte
A group of eight bits.
C
cache memory
A very fast, limited portion of RAM set aside for temporary storage of data
for direct access by the microprocessor.
CD-ROM drive
(Compact Disk ROM drive) A type of mass storage device that reads
information from a compact disk.
Centronics port
An industry standard parallel port. See also parallel port.
CGA
(Color Graphics Adapter) A type of video display system that provides low-
resolution text and graphics on TTL monochrome and color monitors.
CMOS
(Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) A type of low-power
integrated circuit used in computers. See also TTL.
COM1 or COM2
The name you can assign a serial port to set or change its address. See
also serial port.
command
An instruction that directs the computer to perform a particular operation.
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