Epson EISA Desktop - Manual (Page 168)

Non-target modeling mode
A method you can use to run the System Configuration
program to create an SCI file for another computer. This mode
prevents you from saving the information in the CMOS of the
computer on which you are running the program.
Numeric keypad
The number and cursor control keys grouped on the right side
of the keyboard.
Operating speed
The speed at which the central processing unit can execute
commands.
Operating system
A collection of programs (such as MS-DOS, OS/2, or UNIX)
that manages a computer’s operations. The operating system
determines how programs run on the computer and supervises
all input and output.
Option card
A circuit board you install inside the computer to provide
additional capabilities, such as a modem.
OS/2
Operating System/2. The enhanced operating system by
Microsoft that provides dual mode processing and
multi-tasking capabilities. See also Operating system.
Parallel
The type of interface that transmits all the bits in a byte of data
simultaneously over separate lines. See also Interface and Serial.
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