Glossary - HP Kayak XA User Manual

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Glossary

adapter An accessory board, that
connects to the system board via an
accessory board slot (expansion slot).
AGP Accelerated Graphics Port. A
high performance component
targeted at 3-D graphical display
applications. It is based on a set of
performance extensions and
enhancements to PCI.
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.
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.
CD-RW Compact Disc Read Write. A
mass storage device that uses
compact disc technology to read data
on CDs and write data to CDs.
CMOS memory An area of your
computer's memory whose contents
are preserved when you turn off the
computer. CMOS memory stores
information that must be maintained,
such as your computer's
configuration.
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.
DIMM Dual In-line Memory Module
(64 or 72-bit data path).
ECC Error Correcting Code can
detect and correct errors in memory
modules.
EPA energy star program A
standard for power management
which requires automatic power-
down to less than 30 W.
expansion slot A slot inside the
computer, connected to the system
board, that can be used for accessory
boards.
extended memory Memory which
can be addressed by the processor in
the area of memory above the first
1 MB.
HP Utilities Software provided by
Hewlett-Packard to perform certain
tasks, for example, changing the date
and time.
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