Epson Equity 320SX PLUS User Manual

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Main system board

The board built into your computer containing the circuitry
the computer requires to operate.

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 320sx PLUS operates at 20 MHz or

10 MHZ.

Memory

The area where your computer stores data. Memory contents

are stored permanently (in ROM) or temporarily (in RAM).

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