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Appendix A • Glossary
Panel PC 800 User's Manual V 1.00
DSR
An abbreviation for " D ata S et R eady". A signal used in serial data transfer, which is sent by the
modem to the computer it is connected to, indicating its readiness for processing. DSR is a
hardware signal which is sent via line number 6 in compliance with the RS-232-C standard.
DTR
An abbreviation for " D ata T erminal R eady". A signal used in serial data transfer that is sent by
the computer to the modem it is connected to, indicating the computer's readiness to accept
incoming signals.
DVD
An abbreviation for " D igital V ersatile D isc". The next generation of optical data carrier
technology. Using this technology it is possible to encode video, audio and computer data on CD.
DVDs can store a higher volume of data than conventional CDs. Standard DVDs, which have a
single layer, can hold 4.7 GB. Dual-layer DVDs can hold 8.5 GB. Double-sided DVDs can
therefore hold up to 17 GB. A special drive is needed for DVDs. Conventional CDs can also be
played on DVD drives.
DVI
Abbreviation for " D igital V isual I nterface" An interface for the digital transfer of video data.
DVI-A
Analog only
DVI-D
Digital only
DVI-I
Integrated, i.e. analog and digital
EDID data
Abbreviation for " E xtended D isplay I dentification D ata". EDID data contains the characteristics
of monitors / TFT displays transferred as 128 KB data blocks to the graphics card via the Display
Data Channel (DDC). This EDID data can be used to set the graphics card to the monitor
properties.
EIDE
An abbreviation for " E nhanced I ntegrated D rive E lectronics". An expansion of the IDE standard.
Enhanced IDE is considered the standard for hardware interfaces. This interface is designed for
drives with an integrated drive controller.
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