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address
BMX
boot
boot PROM
boot PROM diagnostics
default
DPS
Glossary
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.
Glossary–1
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