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ジャンパスイッチ Japanese meaning | Kotomora

ジャンパスイッチ

Meanings

1

noun

jumper switch

computing

A small switch or jumper used on computer hardware to configure settings.

マザーボードのジャンパスイッチを切きり替かえて、BIOSをリセットした。
I reset the BIOS by toggling the jumper switch on the motherboard.

Written forms

ジャンパ・スイッチ
- ジャンパスイッチ
  Variant with interpunct; less common in modern usage.
- ジャンパ・スイッチ

Similar words

ジャンパ
ジャンパ is a short jumper wire or connector, while ジャンパスイッチ specifically refers to a switch mechanism.
DIPスイッチ
DIP switches are a different physical form factor, often a bank of small toggle switches, whereas a jumper switch is typically a small plastic-covered pin header.

Etymology

Loanword from English 'jumper switch'.