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Abbreviations
C
C.1
Abbreviations
C.1
Abbreviation
AC
ACPI
AG
AGP
APIC
APM
AS
AT
ATA
ATX
AWG
BIOS
CAN
CD-ROM
CD-RW
CE
CF
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Operating Instructions, Edition 09/2005, A5E00432875-01
Term
Alternating current
Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface
Automation device
Accelerated Graphics Port
Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller
Advanced Power Management
Automation System
Advanced Technology
Advanced Technology Attachment
AT-Bus-Extended
American Wire Gauge
Basic Input Output System
Controller Area Network
Compact Disc – Read Only Memory
Compact Disc – Rewritable
Communauté Européenne
Compact Flash card
Definition
Alternating current
Configuration interface, allows the operating
system control over the power supply to all
devices connected to the PC.
High-speed bus system, used to interconnect
computer peripherals with the motherboard.
Supports multiprocessing.
Tool for monitoring and reducing power
consumption of the PC.
Advanced technology introduced by IBM in the
year 1984. The AT computer, successor of the
XT computer, is based on an Intel 80286
processor. Now we refer to all PCs working
operated a 16-bit or 32-bit processor as AT
computer.
Hard disk standard for integrating the hard disk
controller directly on the hard disk, which reduces
the costs of hard disks and interfaces and makes
it easier to implement the firmware. -> IDE
US standard for the cable diameter
Basic Input Output System A set of vital software
routines used to perform a hardware test after the
startup of a computer, to load the operating
system and to provide routines for the data
transfer between hardware components.
Removable storage medium for large data
volumes
Rewritable CD
CE label
C
C-1
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