Epson ActionTower 7500 User Manual - Page 179
GLOSSARY, Basic Input/ Output System. Routines in ROM Read Only
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Glossary Address The location where information is stored in a computer's memory. ATA-2 AT Attachment. A drive interface that provides high speed and high capacity data transfer. BIOS Basic Input/ Output System. Routines in ROM (Read Only Memory) that handle the transfer of information in your operating system. Boot The process a computer performs to check its components and then load the operating system into memory. Cache A high-speed memory buffer that stores frequently used data where your processor can access it faster. Your computer includes 8KB of internal cache built into the processor and may include external cache installed on the main system board. The external cache can be expanded to 512KB by installing additional cache SRAM chips. CMOS Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. A low-power silicon chip used for RAM and switching operations. CMOS is backed up by a battery. Glossary 1