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RAID

See Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID).

Real mode

Sixteen-bit hardware access. The application has direct access to the resources of the computer without using the operating system.

Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)

A method of making several physical disks work together to create a single volume that has properties not possible on a single physical drive.

Registry

The hierarchical configuration database in Windows, containing Windows initialization settings. It includes information about both the computer and the users on the system.

resource conflict

A problem caused by two or more devices trying to use the same resource.

riser board

A circuit board that connects to the motherboard and provides expansion ...

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