Glossary - Sun Microsystems Ultra 1 Series Service Manual

Glossary

address
BMX
boot
boot PROM
boot PROM
diagnostics
default
DPS
DRAM
DSIMM
EMI
Refers to a location within a computer system memory. The word
location is a synonym. Reference is usually made to an address for
the purpose of retrieving or storing information.
The BMX (Buffered Crossbar Chip) is the hub of all data transfers in
the system.
To load the system software into memory and start it running.
In Sun workstations, contains the PROM monitor program, a
command interpreter used for booting, resetting, low-level
configuration, and simple test procedures.
The diagnostic firmware contained in the boot PROM. These
diagnostics include the Power-On Self Test (POST) and on-board
diagnostics.
A preset value that is assumed to be correct unless changed by the
user.
Is an acronym for Data Path Scheduler. It controls all of the data
flow in the machine coordinating the activity of the BMX chips.
Dynamic Random Access Memory.
DRAM Single Inline Memory Module. A small printed circuit card
that contains dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips.
An acronym for Electrostatic Magnetic Interference.
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