The definitions in this glossary are intended primarily for use with this manual. Neither individual definitions nor the list of terms is comprehensive.
386 enhanced mode:A mode in Windows 3.0 that runs on the 80386 and 80486 processors. It provides access to extended memory and the ability to run non-Windows applications. This and standard mode are both referred to as protected mode in Windows and offer more capability than Windows real mode.
8087 family of math processors:All math processors (also called math coprocessors) in the Intel 8087 family, including the 8087, 80287, and 80387 chips. These processors perform high-speed floating-point and binary-coded-decimal number processing. The 80486 chip includes a math processor.