Epson EQUITY 386SX/16 PLUS - Manual (Page 244)

Math coprocessor
An optional device that enables the computer to process
certain mathematical calculations faster.
MCGA
Monochrome/Color Graphics Adapter. A type of display
adapter that runs either a monochrome or color graphics
monitor.
MDA
Monochrome Display Adapter. A type of display adapter that
displays text in only one color, such as green or amber.
Megabyte (MB)
A unit used to measure storage space in a computer’s memory
or on a disk. One megabyte equals 1024KB.
Megahertz (MHz)
A unit used to measure oscillation frequency (of a computer’s
internal timing clock). A megahertz is one million cycles per
second. The Equity 386SX/16 PLUS operates at 16 MHz or
8 MHz.
Memory
The area where your computer stores data. Memory contents
are stored permanently (in ROM) or temporarily (in RAM).
Memory module
A small circuit board that contains memory chips. You can
add 256KB, 1MB, or 4MB memory modules to the main
system board inside the computer to expand the computer’s
memory. A memory module is commonly called a SIMM
(single inline memory module).
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