HP Vectra XU 6/XXX, User Manual

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Glossary
expansion slot A slot inside the
computer, connected to the system
board, that can be used for accessory
boards.
extended memory
Memory which
can be addressed by the processor in
the area of memory above the first
1 MB.
IDE Integrated Device Electronics.
An interface standard for
communications between the
computer and a hard disk or CD-ROM.
IRQ Interrupt Request. A signal, that
when received by the processor, halts
the current process and allows a
different task to be undertaken.
jumper An electrically-conductive
part that is used to connect two or
more points on a circuit board.
Commonly used to select
configuration options.
LAN Local Area Network. A general-
purpose communications network
that interconnects a variety of devices
within a limited geographical area. A
LAN might connect computers on
adjacent desks, within a building, or
within several buildings of a campus.
mass storage Any device used to
store large amounts of data. Usually
refers to hard disks and tape backup
units.
memory modules Miniature boards
containing memory chips. Used for
increasing the amount of memory
available in the computer.
MID files Standard file format used
to store MIDI sequence information.
MIDI Musical Instrument Digital
Interface. An international hardware/
software standard that specifies the
cable and hardware interface that
allows several devices, instruments,
and computers to interchange music
codes and events.
multimedia Combining static media
(such as text and pictures) with
dynamic data (such as sound, video,
and animation) on the same system.
network server mode
A security
feature that prevents unauthorized
use of an input device (like a
keyboard or mouse) while your
computer is running as an unattended
network server.
OLE Object Linking and Embedding.
A Windows feature that allows
different object types (such as speech
clips or notes of music) to appear in a
document. The objects can be linked,
in which case they remain separate
files, or embedded, where they
become a part of the document.
pixel Picture element. The smallest
addressable spot on the screen.
Plug and Play Plug and Play is an
architecture designed to simplify
installation and configuration of new
devices in a PC.
POST Power-On Self-Test. A series
of tests your computer performs
when you switch the computer on.