Glossary

486SLC2-50

Aprocessor chip specifically designed for high-performance systems. The chip is fully compatible with the i486 instruction set, and includes a 1KB instruction/ data cache.

A batch file that MS-DOS executes automatically each time you turn on or reset the computer.

BIOS

Basic Input/ Output System. Routines in ROM that handle the basic input/ output functions of the operating system.

Cache

Ahigh-speed memory buffer that stores frequently used data where your microprocessor can access it faster. Your computer includes 1KB of internal cache.

CONFIG.SYS file

A special system file that MS-DOS executes each time you turn on or reset the computer. You use this file to customize your system by installing device drivers, setting limits for files and buffers, and specifying MS-DOS commands to be run during startup.

Coprocessor

An optional integrated circuit (chip) that assists the CPU in performing certain numeric calculations faster.

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