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AGP
Accelerated Graphics Port.
Standard for computer bus
architecture.
BIOS
Basic Input/Output System.
Code within the computer that
controls the input and output data.
Bus
An electrical connection over
which information is transported.
Cache
A block of memory used for
the temporary storage of data.
CD-ROM
Compact Disc-Read Only
Memory. A storage device that uses
compact disc technology. CDs can
store data, but cannot be written to,
hence the term “read-only”.
CMOS
Complementary Metal-Oxide
Semiconductor. A separate portion of
your computer’s memory, the contents
of which 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 to communicate with
the computer.
CPU
Central Processing Unit. The
CPU is invariably a single chip, the
microprocessor. The speed of the CPU
is determined by the clock rate.
DAT
Digital Audio Tape.
Device driver
Software that enables
the computer to work with a specific
peripheral, such as a printer.
DIMM
Dual In-line Memory Module
(64 or 72-bit data path)
DMA
Direct Memory Access. A DMA
channel allows certain types of data
transfer between RAM and a device to
bypass the microprocessor.
DMA channel
Direct Memory Access
channel. Speeds up I/O to and from the
system’s memory by avoiding CPU
processing. However, the system limits
the number of cards that can use DMA.
DRAM
Dynamic Random Access
Memory.
ECC
Error Correcting Code can
detect and correct errors in memory
modules.
EDO
Extended Data Output. A
memory system for use with a PCI bus
structure that allows faster use of
DRAM and also allows part of the main
memory to be used as a fast cache.
EPA
Environment Protection Agency.
Sets standards, such as the Energy Star
Award.
FDD
Floppy Disk Drive.
Hard disk
Storage device for
computer providing read and write
storage. This is one type of mass
storage device.
IDE
Integrated Device Electronics. A
protocol for communications between
the computer and a disk drive.
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Summary of Contents for Brio 8300
Page 1: ...Online Reference Guide Online Guide Date Spring1998 HP PC ...
Page 8: ...8 ...
Page 9: ...1 About Your Hardware ...
Page 22: ...22 1 About Your Hardware Your HP Enhanced Keyboard ...
Page 23: ...2 About Your BIOS ...
Page 34: ...34 2 About Your BIOS How to Recover if Things Go Wrong ...
Page 35: ...3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories ...
Page 65: ...Appendix AT Commands ...
Page 76: ...76 Appendix AT Commands Modem Response Messages ...
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