Dell Precision 610 - Manual (Page 127)

The part of the computer that contains indicators and controls,
such as the power switch, hard-disk drive access indicator,
and power indicator.
conventional memory
The first 640 KB of RAM. Conventional memory is found in all
computers. Unless they are specially designed, MS-DOS(r)
programs are limited to running in conventional memory.
coprocessor
A chip that relieves the computer's processor of specific
processing tasks. A math coprocessor, for example, handles
numeric processing. A graphics coprocessor handles video
rendering. The Intel® Pentium® processor, for example,
includes a built-in math coprocessor.
cpi
Abbreviation for characters per inch.
CPU
Abbreviation for central processing unit. See also processor .
cursor
A marker, such as a block, underscore, or pointer that
represents the position at which the next keyboard or mouse
action will occur.
DAT
Acronym for digital audio tape.
dB
Abbreviation for decibel(s).
dBA
Abbreviation for adjusted decibel(s).
DC
Abbreviation for direct current.
Dell Diagnostics
A comprehensive set of diagnostic tests for your Dell
computer. To use the diagnostics, you must boot your
computer from the Dell Diagnostics Diskette. Refer to your
Acronym for random-access memory digital-to-analog
converter.
read-only file
A read-only file is one that you are prohibited from editing or
deleting. A file can have read-only status if:
Its read-only attribute is enabled.
It resides on a physically write-protected diskette or on
a diskette in a write-protected drive.
It is located on a network in a directory to which the
system administrator has assigned read-only rights to
you.
readme file
A text file included with a software package or hardware
product that contains information supplementing or updating
the documentation for the software or hardware. Typically,
readme files provide installation information, describe new
product enhancements or corrections that have not yet been
documented, and list known problems or other things you need
to be aware of as you use the software or hardware.
real mode
An operating mode supported by 80286 or higher processors,
real mode imitates the architecture of an 8086 processor.
refresh rate
The rate at which the monitor redraws the video image on the
monitor screen. More precisely, the refresh rate is the
frequency, measured in Hz, at which the screen's horizontal
lines are recharged (sometimes also referred to as its vertical
frequency). The higher the refresh rate, the less video flicker
can be seen by the human eye. The higher refresh rates are
also noninterlaced.
RFI
Abbreviation for radio frequency interference.
RGB
Abbreviation for red/green/blue.
ROM
Acronym for read-only memory. Your computer contains some
programs essential to its operation in ROM code. Unlike RAM,
a ROM chip retains its contents even after you turn off your
computer. Examples of code in ROM include the program that
initiates your computer's boot routine and the POST.
rpm
Abbreviation for revolutions per minute.