User Guide Desktop PC Equity 386SX/16 PLUS

Shadow RAM

The feature provided by the Equity 386SX/16 PLUS that

enables the computer to copy the system ROM BIOS and

video ROM into the RAM area of memory to speed up

processing.

SIMM

See Memory module.

Software

The programs that enable your computer to perform the tasks

and functions you indicate.

Subdirectory

A directory or group of files that branches down from

another subdirectory or from the root directory.

Switch

An option added to an MS-DOS command that modifies the

way the command works. Switches are usually preceded by a

/ (forward slash). For example, if you add the /S switch to a

FORMAT command, MS-DOS installs the operating system

on the diskette as it formats it. See also Parameter.

System diagnostics

A series of checks you can perform on the computer to make

sure the hardware is functioning correctly.

System diskette

A diskette that contains the operating system.

Glossary