Memory on card

The additional memory on an option card installed in the computer.

MGA

Multi-mode Graphics Adapter. A type of display adapter card that can display monochrome text and color graphics on the screen.

Microprocessor

A small version of a CPU contained on one semiconductor chip.

Modem

A device that allows a computer to transmit signals over telephone lines so it can send and receive data. Modem stands for MOdulator/DEModulator.

Monitor

The piece of hardware that contains the screen and displays information.

Monochrome monitor

A monitor that displays in only one color, such as green or amber, as opposed to a color monitor which can display in several colors.

Mouse

A hand-held pointing device with one or more buttons. When you slide the mouse over a flat surface in a certain direction, the cursor moves in the same direction on the screen.

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