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Chapter 5
System Resources
SRAM
Static RAM, unlike DRAM, does not need to be refreshed in order to
prevent data loss. Thus, it is faster, and more expensive.
Standby mode
In
devices operate normally.
UltraDMA/33
is a fast version of the old DMA channel. UltraDMA is
also called UltraATA. Without UltraDMA your system cannot take advantage
of the higher data transmission rates of the new UltraATA hard drives.
Universal Serial Bus
function as a serial, parallel, mouse, keyboard, or joystick port. It is fast
enough to support video transfer, and is capable of supporting up to 127
daisy-chained peripheral devices.
VGA
(Video Graphics Array) is the PC video display standard.
V-SYNC
controls the vertical properties of the monitor.
ZIF socket
Zero Insertion Force sockets make it possible to insert CPUs
without damaging the sensitive pins. The CPU is lightly placed in an open
ZIF socket, and the metal lever pulled down. This shifts the processor over
and down, guiding it into place on the board.
, the video and fixed disk drive shut down; all other
or USB, is a versatile port. This one port type can
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