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console mode
The state in which the system and the console terminal operate under the control of
the console program.
console program
The code that firmware executes during console mode.
console subsystem
The subsystem that provides the user interface for a computer system when the
operating system is not running.
console terminal
The terminal connected to the console subsystem. It is used to start the system and
direct activities between the user and the computer system.
data bus
A bus used to carry data between two or more components of the system.
data cache
A high-speed cache memory reserved for the storage of data.
DEC VET
Digital Verifier and Exerciser Tool. A multipurpose system diagnostic tool that
performs exerciser-oriented maintenance testing.
DECchip 21064 processor
The , single-chip processor based on the Alpha architecture and used on many
CMOS
AlphaGeneration computers.
4 Glossary of Terms AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide