Micron Millennia Series Technical Reference Manual page 105

synchronous This is a form of DRAM which adds a separate clock signal to the control signals. These chips can contain
dynamic more complex state machines, allowing them to support "burst" access modes that clock out a series of
random access successive bits.
memory
(SDRAM)
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.
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.).
uninterruptible A UPS is a device that allows your computer to keep running for a short time when the primary power source
power supply is lost. It also provides protection from power surges.
(UPS)
universal serial USB is a plug-and-play interface between a computer and add-on devices (such as audio players, joysticks,
bus (USB) keyboards, telephones, scanners, and printers).
utility A small program that provides an addition to the capabilities provided by the operating system.
video A group of standards developed for the purpose of defining video resolutions greater than VGA.
electronics
standard
association
(VESA)
video graphics The most widely accepted graphics hardware standard and the lowest common denominator for all graphics
array (VGA) cards and monitors manufactured to date.
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