Megabyte (mb), Megahertz – Epson Endeavor WG User Manual

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Megabyte (MB)

A unit used to measure storage space in a computer’s memory

or on a disk. One megabyte equals 1024KB (kilobytes). See also

Byte.

Megahertz

(MHz)

A unit used to measure oscillation frequency, such as that of a

computer’s internal clock. A megahertz is one million cycles

per second.

Memory

The circuitry in your computer that stores data for possible

retrieval. Memory contents are stored permanently (in ROM) or

temporarily (in RAM).

Memory module

A small circuit board that contains surface-mounted memory

chips. You can add memory modules to the main system board

to expand your computer’s memory. Commonly called a SIMM

(single inline memory module).

MGA

Multi-mode Graphics Adapter. A type of display adapter card

that can display monochrome text and color graphics on the

screen.

Microprocessor

A small CPU contained on one semiconductor chip. See also

CPU.

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