2 GlossarybitDerived from BInary digiT, a bit is the smallest unit of information a computer handles. Seealso byte.BMC(Baseboard Management Controller) Contains all of the server management functions. Onemajor function of the BMC is to monitor system management events and log theiroccurrence in the System Event Log (SEL).bootThe process of loading the operating system into memory.bps(bits per second) The number of bits transferred in one second during serial communication,such as modem transmission.byteA group of eight bits.Ccache memoryA very fast, limited portion of RAM set aside for temporary storage of data for direct accessby the microprocessor.CD-ROM drive(Compact Disk ROM drive) A type of mass storage device that reads information from acompact disk.Centronics portAn industry standard parallel port. See also parallel port.CGA(Color Graphics Adapter) A type of video display system that provides low-resolution textand graphics on TTL monochrome and color monitors.CMOS(Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) A type of low-power integrated circuit usedin computers. See also TTL.COM1 or COM2The name you can assign a serial port to set or change its address. See also serial port.commandAn instruction that directs the computer to perform a particular operation.configurationThe way in which a computer is set up to operate. Some configurable options include CPUspeed, serial port designation, and memory allocation.
