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ROM: Read-Only Memory. The type of computer memory that is used to permanently
store the information vital to computer operation, including some parts of the
operating system. ROM is permanent and the contents will not be lost when the
computer is turned off.
Setup Program: Used to inform the computer about installed peripheral, memory,
configuration information, date and time, etc.
Shadow RAM: A method of copying BIOS routines from slower ROM chips to much
faster RAM, increasing system performance.
SIMM: Single In-line Memory Module.
components that plugs into special sockets located on the system board for
upgrading the system memory. These modules generally need to be inserted in
groups of two or four.
Software: A general term that describes a program or set of programs.
SRAM: Static Random Access Memory. Does not require periodic refreshing that
dynamic memory requires.
System Board: The large printed-circuit board in a computer on which most electronic
devices are mounted; the primary board in a computer. All other interfaces receive
control signals or information from the motherboard. Also commonly referred to as
the "mainboard" or "motherboard."
System Unit: The description for the computer case and all internal components (e.g.,
the system board, expansion cards, disk drives, power supply, etc.).
System: The assembly of basic components (e.g., power supply, motherboard, memory,
video monitor, etc.) united by some form of communication to form an organized
whole.
VESA: Video Electronics Standard Association. A group of standards developed for the
purpose of defining video resolutions greater than VGA.
VGA: Video Graphics Array. The most widely accepted graphics hardware standard and
the lowest common denominator for all graphics cards and monitors manufactured
to date.
Wait State: A delay in the computer's information processing cycle caused by a
difference in speed between a faster processor and slower memory. A 0 wait state
means the processor does not have to "wait" for memory, and can access data as
fast as needed.
Write Precompensation: In a hard disk, the varying of the timing of the read/write head
current on the inner tracks of the disk to maintain a constant signal.
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