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software
Programs that run on a computer such as operating systems, word
processors, and spreadsheets.
SpeedStep technology
Intel SpeedStep technology provided with some Pentium III
processors lets you customize high-performance computing on
your tablet PC. When powered by a battery, the processor drops
its computing speed to lower power consumption and conserve
battery life.
S/PDIF
Sony and Philips Digital Interconnect Format. S/PDIF enables a
computer system to produce digital audio output through the use
of an optical output cable to an optical disk device.
Standby mode
A state of power management that puts the system to "sleep."
Standby mode shuts down all devices in the system while
retaining data and system status.
SVGA
Super Video Graphics Array. Graphics technology that supports
up to 256 or more colors and a graphics resolution of 800 x 600
pixels.
SVGA+
Super Video Graphics Array Plus. Graphics technology that
supports up to 262,144 colors and a graphics resolution of
1400 x 1050 pixels.
system board
The main printed circuit board inside the system unit into which
other boards and major chip components, such as the system
microprocessor, are connected.
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