Epson Equity LT-386SX User Manual - Page 208
Basic Input/Output System. Routines in ROM memory that, Execution speed., Glossary 3
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BIOS Basic Input/Output System. Routines in ROM memory that handle basic input/output functions of the operating system. Bit A binary digit (0 or 1). The smallest unit of information a computer can store. Eight bits make one byte. Boot To load a program or an operating system into the computer's memory. Byte A sequence or group of bits (usually eight). In the ASCII encoding system, a byte represents one character of data. Character Any number, letter, punctuation mark, or graphic symbol which can be represented by one byte of data. Chip A hardware component of your system (formally known as an integrated circuit). Examples of chips include memory chips and the 80386SX microprocessor. Clock speed See Execution speed. CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. A method of making low power, integrated circuits (chips). Glossary 3
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