H a r d w a r e

Any physical component of a computer system, such as a monitor, printer, keyboard, or CPU.

Input/output port

See Port.

Interface

A physical or software connection used to transmit data between equipment or programs.

Jumper

A small electrical connector that alters some of the computer’s functions.

Kilobyte (KB)

A unit used to measure storage space (in a computer’s memory or on a disk). One kilobyte equals 1024 bytes.

LED

Light Emitting Diode. A substance that illuminates when electricity passes through it, like the indicator lights on the front panel of the Equity I+.

Main unit

‘The Equity I+ computer.

Megabyte (MB)

A unit used to measure storage space (in a computer’s memory or on a disk). One megabyte equals 1,048,576 bytes.

Memory

The area where your computer stores data. Memory contents can be permanent and inalterable (ROM) or temporary (RAM).

Microprocksor

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

Modem

A device which 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 informa- tion.

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