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SATA or Serial ATA
-- Serial ATA (SATA) is a computer bus interface for connecting host bus adapters to mass storage devices such as
hard disk drives and optical drives. Serial ATA was designed to replace the older ATA (AT Attachment) standard (also known as EIDE).
It is able to use the same low level commands, but serial ATA host-adapters and devices communicate via a high-speed serial cable
over two pairs of conductors. In contrast, the parallel ATA (the redesignation for the legacy ATA specifications) used 16 data conductors
each operating at a much lower speed. First-generation SATA interfaces, now known as SATA 1.5 Gb/s, communicate at a rate of
1.5 Gb/s (150 MB/s). Second generation SATA interfaces running at 3.0 Gb/s (300 MB/s) are prevalent in all SATA disk drives and the
majority of PC and server chipsets. The SATA III standard (6 Gb/s) (peak throughput about 600 MB/s) was released on May 27, 2009.
Serial interface
-- An interface that transmits and receives data in a serial manner, transmitting or receiving data one bit at a time.
Set-up
-- The arrangement of connections between an assembly of individual computing units, and the adjustments needed for the
computer to operate.
SODIMM (Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module)
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is a type of computer memory built using integrated circuits. SODIMMs
are a smaller alternative to a DIMM. SODIMMs are often used in systems that have limited space, which include notebooks, small-
footprint personal computers such as those based on Mini-ITX or Mini STX motherboards, high-end upgradable office printers, and
networking hardware such as routers and NAS devices.
SRAM
-- Static Random Access Memory. A type of memory that does not need to be refreshed. Data stored in the SRAM remains
until changed or until the computer is turned off.
System
-- An assembly of components united by some form of regulated interaction to form an organized whole.
System board
-- The large printed-circuit board in a computer on which most electronic devices are mounted ; the primary board in a
computer. All other interfaces receive control signals or information from the system board. Also commonly referred to as a
"motherboard" or "main board".
USB
-- Universal Serial Bus. USB 1.1 is a hot pluggable daisy chained 1.5 or 12 Mb/s (1.5 MB/s) serial bus. USB 2.0 is a hot pluggable
daisy chained 480 Mb/s (60 MB /s) serial buses. USB 3.0 is a hot pluggable daisy chained 4.8 Gb/s (600 MB /s) serial buses. USB 3.0
receptacles are electrically compatible with USB 2.0 device plugs if they can physically match. Most combinations will work, but there
are a few physical incompatibilities. However, only USB 3.0 Standard-A receptacles can accept USB 3.0 Standard-A device plugs.
Devices may be plugged in or out without turning off the system. USB devices include mice, scanners, keyboards, and digital cameras.
Wait states
-- A delay in the computer's information processing cycle caused by a difference in speed between a faster processor and
slower memory, which holds data. Zero wait states means the processor does not have to "wait" for memory, and can access data as
fast as it is needed.
Word
-- The set of bits comprising the largest unit that the computer can handle in a single operation.
Summary of Contents for Ciara Astro PB60S
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