NEC LC1400 manual Type of storage device using magnetic tape

Setup program

The program that you use to change the configuration of some ISA desktop and notebook computers. This program also contains information about the hardware in the computer.

software

Programs with specific functions, such as word processing, data base management, communications, and operating system.

SRAM

(Static RAM) A temporary storage area for data and programs. This type of memory does not need to be refreshed, but it is lost when the computer is powered off. See also NVRAM and RAM.

SSU

(System Setup Utility) The program that you use to change the configuration of your system. This program also contains information about the hardware in your system and is used to read the System Event Log.

SVGA

(Super VGA) A type of video display system that provides very high-resolution text and graphics on analog color monitors.

system board

The main circuit board in your computer. It contains most of the connectors and ports.

T

tape drive

A type of storage device using magnetic tape.

TTL

(Transistor-Transistor Logic) A type of integrated circuit used in computers. See also CMOS.

V

VGA

(Video Graphics Array) A type of video display system that provides high-resolution text and graphics on analog color monitors.

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