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Filenames and directory names are presented in lowercase bold.
Example: autoexec.bat and c:\windows
Syntax lines consist of a command and all its possible parameters. Commands
are presented in lowercase bold; variable parameters (those for which you sub-
stitute a value) are presented in lowercase italics; constant parameters are
presented in lowercase bold. The brackets indicate items that are optional.
Example: del [drive:] [path]filename [/p]
Command lines consist of a command and may include one or more of the com-
mands possible parameters. Command lines are presented in the Courier New
font.
Example: GHOF?P\ILOHGRF
Screen text is a message or text that you are instructed to type as part of a com-
mand (referred to as a command line). Screen text is presented in the Courier
New font.
Example: The following message appears on your screen:
1RERRWGHYLFHDYDLODEOH
Example: Type PGF?GRV, and then press <Enter>.
Variables are symbols for which you substitute a value. They are presented in
italics.
Example: DIMM x (where x represents the DIMM socket designation)
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