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component
A basic part, or element, of your system that can be either
internal or external. Compare with device.
configuration
See system configuration.
connector
Hardware that connects directly to a port on the system.
console
A device through which an operator communicates with the
computer.
console commands
Commands that the user can input when the system is in console
mode.
console mode
The state in which the computer is controlled directly by user
commands from the console terminal rather than indirectly
through the operating system. Console mode is in effect when
the system is turned on and the operating system software has
not been started, or the operating system software has been
interrupted by pressing the halt button on the system unit.
Console mode is indicated by the console prompt ( >>> ) on the
monitor screen. Compare with program mode.
console password
The password used to access privileged console commands.
console program
The code that the CPU executes during console mode.
console prompt
The prompt ( >>> ) that appears on the screen when the system
is in console mode.
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