Glossary

AUTOEXEC.BAT file

A DOS file on your boot disk that contains commands carried out automatically whenever you start the computer.

Base I/O address

The memory location that the computer uses to communicate with a device attached to it. Unless otherwise specified, each device installed in or attached to the computer uses its own unique I/O address.

BIOS (basic input/output system)

Software (independent of any operating system) built into the computer that communicates with the screen, keyboard, and other peripheral devices.

Boot

The computer’s starting process. You can start the computer with either of the following methods:

∙Cold boot: If you turn the computer on or press the reset button, the computer clears out RAM, resets, runs through all computer self-tests, and loads the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files.

∙Warm boot: If you press <Ctrl+Alt+Del> while the computer is on, the computer clears out RAM only.

Boot disk

A disk containing programs required to start your computer. A boot disk can be a floppy disk or hard disk.

Built-in VGA (video graphics array)

The video display adapter that is built into the system board. This adapter is compatible with software that runs in VGA, a high-resolution video standard. You do not need to install a separate video display adapter if you are using a VGA-compatible monitor.

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