Micron Millennia Series Technical Reference Manual page 99

Complementary A logic circuit family that uses little power. Used to store information by applying constant, uninterrupted power
Metal Oxide through the use of an external battery.
Semiconductor
(CMOS)
configure To setup a computer or change program settings.
connector A receptacle designed to accept the insertion of a specific cable plug, usually located on the back of the
computer or device.
default An automatic setting that a program uses unless alternative instructions are entered.
Desktop An interface for managing computers by providing information about the system and its components to DMI-
Management compliant viewers.
Interface (DMI)
Direct Memory A method for transferring data directly to and from system memory, bypassing the microprocessor.
Access (DMA)
diskette A storage device. Also known as a 3.5 inch or floppy diskette.
diskette drive A device that enables a computer to read data from and write data to diskettes.
Disk Operating See operating system.
System (DOS)
download To transfer a copy of a file from a remote computer.
drive A device that enables the reading and writing of data to a storage device.
driver A program that enables the operating system to recognize and operate devices installed or attached to a
computer (PCI card or printer).
dual in-line Small circuit boards carrying memory integrated circuits, with signal and power pins on both sides of the board,
memory module in contrast to single-in-line memory modules (SIMM). On a DIMM, the connections on each side of the module
(DIMM) connect to different chips. This allows for a wider data path, as more modules can be accessed at once.
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