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BIOS: Basic Input Output System. Maintains and controls the
entire functions of the computer.
Cache: Fast memory used to enhance the efficiency and speed of the
computer.
CPU: Central Processing Unit. Essentially, the “brains” of the
computer.
Disk Drive: Either a hard disk or a floppy diskette.
DRAM: Dynamic Random Access Memory.
EISA: Extended Industry Standard Architecture.
ISA: Industry Standard Architecture.
Jumpers: A device on the system board used to configure certain
information on the board.
POST: Power On Self Test. The computer’s self-diagnostic test,
which is executed whenever the system is booted.
Setup: Steps used to configure the system board.
SIMM: Single In-line Memory Module. SIMMs are banks of
memory used to increase the performance of the computer.
SRAM: Static Random Access Memory.
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