Glossary

AUTOEXEC.BAT FILE

A batch file that MS-DOS executes automatically each time you turn on or reset the computer. This file contains startup commands that tell the computer what to do each time you turn it on.

BIOS

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

A high-speed memory buffer that stores frequently used data where your microprocessor can access it faster. Your computer includes 8KB of internal cache in the microprocessor and has support for up to 256KB of external cache on the main system board.

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:

CPU

Central Processing Unit. The integrated circuit (chip) responsible for integrating program instructions, performing calculations, and controlling all input and output operations.

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