Dual Inline Package Switch (Noun)
Meaning
(computer science) one of a set of small on-off switches mounted in computer hardware; used in place of jumpers to configure the machine for a user.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The dual inline package switch was used to select the boot order of the computer's storage devices.
- To configure the network interface card, the user had to set the dual inline package switch to the correct position.
- The dual inline package switch on the motherboard controlled the CPU's clock speed.
- The computer manual instructed the user to flip the dual inline package switch to enable the serial port.
- The technician used a small screwdriver to toggle the dual inline package switch and reset the BIOS settings.