National Instruments NI PXI-8109 User Manual page 79

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BIOS
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An assembly, typically a printed circuit board, with connectors and signal
paths that bus the connector pins.
Basic Input/Output System—BIOS functions are the fundamental level
of any PC or compatible computer. BIOS functions embody the basic
operations needed for successful use of the computer's hardware resources.
Celsius.
Small portion of high-speed memory used for temporary storage of
frequently used data.
Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor—A type of integrated circuit.
An adaptation of the PCI specification for industrial and/or embedded
applications that require a more robust mechanical form factor than desktop
PCI. CompactPCI provides a standard form factor for those applications
requiring the high performance of PCI as well as the small size and
ruggedness of a rack-mount system.
An embedded computer module which configures and accesses a series of
devices connected to a chassis backplane.
Direct Current.
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Double Data Rate, 3
Dual In-line Memory Module.
Direct Memory Access—A method by which data is transferred between
devices and internal memory without intervention of the central processing
unit.
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