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BUS
A
wire
or
group
of
wires
that
sends
information
between
components
in
the
computer.
The
speed
of
a
bus
increases
by
the
number
and
width
of
the
channels
the
bus
uses
to
move
data.
Bus
mastering
The
process
of
taking
over
control
of
the
bus.
This
allows
a
local
bus
device
to
exchange
data
directly
with
another
local
bus
device,
resulting
in a
faster
transfer
of
information.
See
also
Local
bus.
Cache
A
high-speed
memory
buffer
that
stores
frequently
used
data
where
your
microprocessor
can
access
it
faster.
Your
computer’s
external
cache
is
expandable
to
256KB.
CGA
Color
Graphics
Adapter.
A
display
adapter
card
that
can
generate
up
to
25
lines
of
text
with
80
characters
on
each
line,
two-color
graphics
at
640
x
200
resolution,
or
four-color
graphics
at
320
x
200
resolution.
Chip
A
piece
of
silicon
containing
miniature
transistors
and
resistors
wrapped
in
insulating
material.
Chips
process
electrical
signals
sent
to
them
and
then
transmit
the
processed
signals
to
the
computer
system.
Also
called
an
integrated
circuit.
See
also
CPU.
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