Epson EQUITY 386SX/16 PLUS - Manual (Page 247)

Parity
A method used to verify the accuracy of data transmissions
by adding a bit that makes the total of the byte odd for odd
parity or even for even parity.
Partition
(1) The area defined on a hard disk for use by an operating
system; (2) to divide a hard disk into separate sections or
logical drives. You can define a primary partition and one or
more extended partitions on a hard disk.
Password
The sequence of characters (up to seven) you type after you
turn on the computer in order to access and use your system.
Pathname
The directory name(s) you specify to locate a file. For
example, the pathname for the file SALES, stored in the
subdirectory BUSINESS, is \BUSINESS\SALES.
Peripheral device
An external device (such as a printer or a modem) connected
to a computer that depends on the computer for its
operation.
Port
A physical input/output socket on a computer to which you
can connect a peripheral device.
Power-on diagnostics
Tests that the computer runs to check its internal circuitry
and configuration each time you turn it on.
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