Glossary - NEC VERSA LX Service And Reference Manual

Glossary

A
applications programs
Software designed to perform specific functions, like solving business or
mathematical problems.
AC Adapter
A device that connects an NEC Versa portable computer and an AC wall outlet to
provide AC power for running the system or recharging the battery.
AGP
Advanced Graphics Port is an interface specification designed for the throughput
demands of 3D graphics. AGP introduces a point-to-point channel allowing the
graphics controller direct access to main memory, increases bandwidth to
266-MBps, and supports throughputs of 533-MBps and 1.07-GBps.
B
base RAM
Area of system memory between 0 and 640 kilobytes available to the user for
operating system and application programs.
BIOS
Basic Input Output System. A collection of primitive computer routines, usually
burnt into ROM, that controls the real-time clock, keyboard, disk drives, video
display, and other peripheral devices.
bit
Binary digit. The smallest unit of computer data.
bits per second
(bps) A unit of transmission. Also called baud rate.
board
Printed circuit board. Board onto which computer components are soldered and thin
wires are printed to connect the components.
boot
To start up a computer. See cold boot and warm boot.
bus
An electronic circuit within a computer used for transmitting data or electrical
power from one device to another.
byte
Group of eight contiguous bits.
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