Micron Millennia Series Technical Reference Manual page 100

G L O S S A R Y
dynamic Memory that requires a periodic refresh cycle to keep the stored information from being lost. Loss of power
random access causes loss of data in this memory.
memory (DRAM)
DVD An optical storage medium with improved capacity and bandwidth over the compact disc. It is becoming more
available for computer applications.
electronic mail A method of sending messages and files across a network. Also known as e-mail.
error checking A method to detect and correct errors in transmitted or stored data.
and correction
(ECC)
ESCD An area of CMOS memory where information such as IRQ assignments are stored.
expansion slot A receptacle on the system board that accepts a device that adds functionality to the computer, such as a
modem.
File Transfer Instructions that specify how files are downloaded or uploaded.
Protocol (FTP)
floppy disk A 3.5 inch removable storage medium used for storing programs and files externally from the computer
system.
format A process that prepares a disk to hold data. For hard disks, there are two formatting processes: low-level and
high-level.
gigabyte (GB) A unit of measurement used to describe data quantity. One GB is equal to approximately one billion bytes.
hard disk A high-capacity, high-storage medium.
hard drive A device that enables a computer to read data from and write data to a hard disk, an internal data storage
device.
hardware The physical components of a computer.
hertz (Hz) A unit of measurement used to describe frequency rate. One hertz is equal to one cycle per second.
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