Siemens SIMATIC Series Operating Instructions Manual page 184

Glossary
Controller
Integrated hardware and software controllers that control the functions of certain internal or
peripheral devices (for example, the keyboard controller).
Device configuration
The configuration of a PC or programming device contains information on hardware and
device options, such as memory configuration, drive types, monitor, network address, etc.
The data are stored in a configuration file and enable the operating system to load the
correct device drivers and configure the correct device parameters. . If changes are made to
the hardware configuration, the user can change entries in the configuration file using the
SETUP program.
Disc-At-Once
With this burning technique, data are written to a CD in a single session, and the CD is then
closed. Further write access is then no longer possible.
DisplayPort
DisplayPort is a VESA standardized, universal and license-free connection standard for the
transmission of image and sound signals. Areas of application are mainly the connection of
screens and TVs to computers, DVD players and similar devices.
Drivers
Program parts of the operating system. They adapt user program data to the specific formats
required by I/O devices such as hard disks, printers, and monitors.
DVD
The DVD (short for: Digital Versatile Disc; English for: Digital Versatile Disc) is a digital
optical storage medium, like a CD, but with a larger capacity. R "Recordable" stands for
writable once, RW "Rewritable" means you can rewrite the DVD up to approximately 1000
times.
Energy options
The energy options can be used to reduce energy consumption of the computer, while
keeping it ready for immediate use. This can be configured in Windows by selecting Settings
> Control Panel > Energy options.
Ethernet
Local network (bus structure) for text and data communication with a transfer rate of
10/100/1000 Mbps.
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