Epson ActionTower 8000 User Manual - Page 171
GLOSSARY, Basic Input/ Output System. Routines in ROM Read Only
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Glossary 586-class processor A sophisticated CPU including the Intel Pentium™ processor that incorporates the latest in processor technology, including a 64-bit data path, 16KB of internal cache, and the ability to execute instructions in parallel. See also CPU and Processor. Address The location where information is stored in a computer's memory. ATA-2 AT Attachment. A drive interface that provides high-speed, high-capacity data transfers. 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 16KB of internal cache built into the 586-class processor and external cache installed on the main system board. The external cache can be expanded to 1MB by installing cache SRAM chips. Glossary 1