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PIO
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Programmed Input/Output
PIO is a method of transferring data between two devices by passing through the computer's processor.
PIO is a slower transfer method than DMA.
PM
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Power Management
Power management is a means of controlling the components within a computer (usually a portable
computer) in order to maximize the use time of the system battery.
port settings
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The settings used to configure a communications port on a computer.
Power Management
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Power management is a means of controlling the components within a computer (usually a portable
computer) in order to maximize the use time of the system battery.
POST
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Power-On Self Test
A series of tests that are run when the system is initially turned on to verify that all of the system
peripherals and components are operating correctly. The POST routine is stored in the BIOS ROM.
PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Ports
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A 6-pin type of port usually used for connecting a mouse or keyboard to a system. Using the PS/2 port
for the mouse or keyboard frees up the serial port for use by a peripheral requiring more pins.
RAM
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Random Access Memory
A type of volatile memory that can be accessed by the processor in any order. Unlike ROM, which can
only be read, RAM can be read or written to. When power is removed from the system, however, the
contents of RAM is lost.
ROM
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Read-Only Memory
ROM is computer memory on which data has been pre-written. Data that has been written onto a ROM
chip can only be read; you cannot remove the data from a ROM. ROM is non-volatile -- that is, its
contents are retained even when power is not applied to the computer. Since ROM is non-volatile, it is
used to store programs that the computer needs in order to start at power-up.
RTC
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Real-Time Clock
A CMOS battery-powered clock/calendar that keeps track of the date and time inside the computer.
Since the RTC is battery-operated, it continues to work when the system is shut down.
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