User`s guide

ROM

Read Only Memory. A portion of memory that can only be read

and cannot be modified. ROM retains its contents even when

you turn off the computer by using power from a backup

battery.

RS-232C

A widely used, standard type of serial communication. You can

connect up to two RS-232C devices to the computer’s built-in

serial ports.

SCI files

System Configuration Information files. The file(s) created by

the EISA Configuration utility that contain all the information

about the option cards you have installed and how all of your

system resources are allocated. The most current SCI file is

called SYSTEM.SCI.

SCSI

Small Computer System Interface. A special input/output bus

you can add to your computer to control up to seven SCSI

peripheral devices. You can install multiple SCSI buses. A

typical SCSI subsystem includes a SCSI controller card and

several SCSI devices,

Sector

A small section of a disk track (typically 512 bytes long) that

provides an address at which the computer can store and

retrieve data. See also

Tracks.

Self test

See Power-on diagnostics.

Glossary