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Appendix E: Acronyms
Acronyms
Meaning
ACPI
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
APM
Advanced Power Management
AGP
Accelerated Graphics Port
AMR
Audio Modem Riser
ACR
Advanced Communications Riser
BIOS
Basic Input / Output System
CPU
Central Processing Unit
CMOS
Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
CRIMM
Continuity RIMM
CNR
Communication and Networking Riser
DMA
Direct Memory Access
DMI
Desktop Management Interface
DIMM
Dual Inline Memory Module
DRM
Dual Retention Mechanism
DRAM
Dynamic Random Access Memory
DDR
Double Data Rate
ECP
Extended Capabilities Port
ESCD
Extended System Configuration Data
ECC
Error Checking and Correcting
EMC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
EPP
Enhanced Parallel Port
ESD
Electrostatic Discharge
FDD
Floppy Disk Device
FSB
Front Side Bus
HDD
Hard Disk Device
IDE
Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced
IRQ
Interrupt Request
I/O
Input / Output
IOAPIC
Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller
ISA
Industry Standard Architecture
LAN
Local Area Network
GA-7VAX/GA-7VAXP Motherboard
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