Dell Latitude D600 User Manual page 56

Control Panel —
controller — A chip that controls the transfer of data between the microprocessor and memory or between the microprocessor and devices.
CRIMM — continuity rambus in-line memory module — A special module that has no memory chips and is used to fill unused RIMM slots.
cursor — The marker on a display or screen that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. It often is a blinking solid line, an
underline character, or a small arrow.
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DDR SDRAM —
device — Hardware such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that is installed in or connected to your computer.
device driver —
DIN connector —
cable connectors.
disk striping —
Computers that use disk striping generally allow the user to select the data unit size or stripe width.
DMA — direct memory access — A channel that allows certain types of data transfer between RAM and a device to bypass the microprocessor.
docking device —
DMTF — Distributed Management Task Force — A consortium of hardware and software companies who develop management standards for distributed
desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments.
domain — A group of computers, programs, and devices on a network that are administered as a unit with common rules and procedures for use by a specific
group of users. A user logs on to the domain to gain access to the resources.
DRAM — dynamic random-access memory — Memory that stores information in integrated circuits containing capacitors.
driver — Software that allows the operating system to control a device such as a printer. Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is not
installed in the computer.
DSL — Digital Subscriber Line — A technology that provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line.
dual display mode —
DVD — digital versatile disc — A disc usually used to store movies. DVDs are double-sided, whereas CDs are single-sided. DVD drives read most CD media as
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A Windows utility that allows you to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as display settings.
double-data-rate SDRAM — A type of SDRAM that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance.
See driver.
A round, six-pin connector that conforms to DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; it is typically used to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse
A technique for spreading data over multiple disk drives. Disk striping can speed up operations that retrieve data from disk storage.
See APR.
A display setting that allows you to use a second monitor as an extension of your display. Also referred to as extended display mode.
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