Diagnostics

The tests and procedures the computer performs to check its internal circuitry and set up its configuration.

DIP switch

Dual In-line Package switch. A small switch on a piece of hardware, such as a printer, that controls a particular function.

Directory

A group of files stored in a particular area on a disk; part of a structure for organizing files into groups.

Disk

A general term meaning either a diskette or a hard disk. See also Diskette and Hard disk.

Diskette

A flat piece of flexible plastic coated with magnetic material and used to store data. Also called a floppy disk.

Diskette drive

The physical device that enables the computer to read from and write to a diskette. Your system supports a 3.5-inch external diskette drive.

Double-density

A type of diskette format. A 3.5-inch, doubledensity diskette has a capacity of 720KB.

Driver

A program that controls a specific piece of equipment in the system. Examples of drivers include expanded memory managers, VGA display drivers, printer drivers, and mouse drivers.

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