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Glossary
ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface)
Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers.
APM (Advanced Power Management)
Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers.
AWG (American Wire Gauge)
NOTE: This table is for general reference only and should not be used as a source of
the American Wire Gauge standard as this table may not be current or complete.
Gauge
Diam
Area
AWG
(mm)
(mm2)
33
0�18
0�026
0�19
0�028
32
0�20
0�031
30
0�25
0�049
29
0�30
0�071
27
0�35
0�096
26
0�40
0�13
25
0�45
0�16
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)
BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer compo-
nents, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the
computer's read-only memory. BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS
Setup program. The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into
the EEPROM.
Bit (Binary Digit)
Represents the smallest unit of data used by the computer. A bit can have one of two values: 0 or 1.
Boot
Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory. When the
manual instructs you to "boot" your system (or computer), it means to turn ON your computer.
"Reboot" means to restart your computer. When using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart"
from "Start | Shut Down..." will reboot your computer.
Bluetooth (on selected models)
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology that lets you connect computers, mobile phones,
and handheld devices to each other and to the Internet. Bluetooth technology eliminates the ned
for the cables that connect devices together. Bluetooth-enabled devices connect wirelessly within
a 10 m range.
R
I@3A/mm2
(ohm/km) (mA)
676
75
605
85
547
93
351
147
243
212
178
288
137
378
108
477
Gauge
Diam
Area
AWG
(mm)
(mm2)
24
0�50
0�20
0�55
0�24
0�60
0�28
22
0�65
0�33
0�70
0�39
0�75
0�44
20
0�80
0�50
0�85
0�57
UltraMobilePC
R
I@3A/mm2
(ohm/km) (mA)
87�5
588
72�3
715
60�7
850
51�7
1�0 A
44�6
1�16 A
38�9
1�32 A
34�1
1�51 A
30�2
1�70 A
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