Dell Vostro 420, User Manual

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MB/sec
megabytes per second
MBA
Managed PC Boot Agent. MBA is a package of multiprotocol preboot firmware and software tools that enables the network administrator to
remotely administer software, operating systems, and applications over the network.
Mbps
megabits per second
MBR
master boot record
memory
A computer can contain several different forms of memory, such as RAM, ROM, and video memory. Frequently, the word memory is used as a
synonym for RAM; for example, an unqualified statement such as "a computer with 16 MB of memory" refers to a computer with 16 MB of RAM.
memory address
A specific location, usually expressed as a hexadecimal number, in the computer's RAM.
memory manager
A utility that controls the implementation of memory in addition to conventional memory, such as extended or expanded memory.
memory module
A small circuit board containing DRAM chips that connects to the system board.
MHz
megahertz
microprocessor
The primary computational chip inside the computer that controls the interpretation and execution of arithmetic and logic functions. Software written
for one microprocessor must usually be revised to run on another microprocessor. CPU is a synonym for microprocessor.
MIDI
musical instrument digital interface
MIF
management information format. A MIF file contains information, status, and links to component instrumentation. MIF files are installed into the MIF
database by the DMI service layer. The content of a MIF is defined by a DTMF working committee and is published in the form of a MIF definition
document. This document identifies the groups and attributes that are relevant to DMI-manageable components.
mm
millimeter(s)
modem
A device that allows your computer to communicate with other computers over telephone lines.
mouse
A pointing device that controls the movement of the cursor on a screen. Mouse-aware software allows you to activate commands by clicking a
mouse button while pointing at objects displayed on the screen.
MPEG
Motion Picture Experts Group. MPEG is a digital video file format.
ms
millisecond(s)