Glossary - HP Vectra XA5 User Manual

Glossary

100Base-T Refers to the 100 Mbit/s
network technology over category 5
UTP (unshielded twisted pair) cable
that is compatible with the proposed
IEEE 802.3 standard. This
technology, which takes the
CSMA/CD protocol to 100 MBits/s
operation, is also referred to as 802.3u
or Fast Ethernet.
100VG-AnyLAN Refers to the 100
Mbit/s network technology over voice
grade cable that is compatible with
the proposed IEEE 802.12 standard.
This technology guarantees access to
any end node that requests to
transmit, while ensuring priority
access to end nodes that require
consistent, continuous access for
applications such as full-motion video
or video conferencing.
adapter An accessory board, that
connects to the system board via an
accessory board slot.
BBS Bulletin Board System. A
computer that uses a modem and
software to serve as an information
source for other computers equipped
with a modem. Hewlett-Packard has a
BBS that can be reached at +1 (408)
553-3500.
BIOS Basic Input-Output System.
Software that provides an interface
between the computer hardware and
the operating system.
bus An electrical connection over
which information is transported.
cache A block of high-speed memory
used for the temporary storage of data
and processor instructions.
CD-ROM Compact Disc Read Only
Memory. A mass storage device that
uses compact disc technology. CDs
can store data, but most cannot be
written to.
CMF Filename extension for sound
files saved in the Creative Labs, Inc.
music data file format.
CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide
Semiconductor memory requires very
little power to operate. The contents
of your computer's CMOS memory are
preserved when you turn off the
computer. It is used to store
information that must be maintained,
such as your computer's
configuration.
Color map The color options in a
graphics system, arranged by index
number. Typically, the system has a
default color map. The index of colors
in the color map can be reallocated,
depending on the application. There
is one color map in the hardware
(often called a color lookup table),
but many color maps can be allocated
in software and indexed as
appropriate for separate applications.
controller A device that enables
another device (such as a hard disk)
to communicate with the computer.
device driver Software that enables
the computer to interface with a
specific peripheral, such as a printer
or display.
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