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The part of the computer that contains indicators and controls, such as the power switch, hard-disk drive access indicator, and power indicator. The first 640 KB of RAM. Conventional memory is found in all computers. Unless they are specially designed, MS-DOS® programs are limited to running in conventional memory. Guide for more information about using the Dell Diagnostics. A DMI browser that allows you to view your computer system's current hardware configuration and operating system version. If your system includes Dellinstalled software, you can select this program from the Dell Accessories program folder. A chip that relieves the computer's processor of specific processing tasks. A math coprocessor, for example, handles numeric processing. A graphics coprocessor handles video rendering. The Intel® Pentium® processor, for example, includes a built-in math coprocessor. Abbreviation for characters per inch. A program that allows the operating system or some other program to interface correctly with a peripheral device, such as a printer. Most device drivers are installed when the operating system is installed. Acronym for dual in-line memory module. A small circuit board containing DRAM chips that connects to the system board. Abbreviation for central processing unit. See also processor. Acronym for Deutsche Industrie Norm. A marker, such as a block, underscore, or pointer that represents the position at which the next keyboard or mouse action will occur. Acronym for digital audio tape. Abbreviation for decibel(s). Abbreviation for adjusted decibel(s). Abbreviation for direct current. A comprehensive set of diagnostic tests for your Dell computer. To use the diagnostics, you must boot your computer from the Dell Diagnostics Diskette. Refer to your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Acronym for dual in-line package. A circuit board, such as a system board or expansion card, may contain DIP switches for configuring the circuit board. DIP switches are always toggle switches, with an ON position and an OFF position. Directories help keep related files organized on a disk in a hierarchical, "inverted tree" structure. Each disk has a "root" directory; for example, a C:\> prompt normally indicates that you are at the root directory of hard-disk drive C. Additional directories that branch off of the root directory are called subdirectories. Subdirectories may contain additional directories branching off of them. See video adapter. 4 Dell Precision 610 Mini Tower Systems User's Guide