NEC VERSA 6220 User Manual page 183

digitizing
The process of converting an analog signal into a digital representation.
DIMM
Double Inline Memory Module. Memory module that supplies system RAM
and memory upgrades. (See also SO DIMM.)
DMI
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) software collects information about a
computer environment. Using DMI, a management program can determine
what software and expansion boards are installed on a computer.
DSTN
Double-SCan Super-Twisted Nematic. A type of technology used in some
Versa LCD screen displays.
E
ECP
Enhanced Capabilities Port. A port that meets the enhanced capabilities
standard and provides greater processing speed than conventional ports. (See
also EPP.)
EDO Memory
Extended Data-Out is the newest DRAM chip technology which improves
memory performance 10 to 15% over equivalent Fast Page Mode devices.
Computer systems must be designed to take advantage of the performance
increase EDO offers.
enhanced VGA
A video interface that offers more colors or higher resolution than VGA.
extended RAM
The area of RAM above the first megabyte of memory in the system avail-
able for enhancing system performance.
EPP
Enhanced Parallel Port. A port that meets the enhanced parallel port trans-
mission standards for speed and also supports bi-directional and uni-
directional transmission. (See also ECP.)
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