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4 Glossary
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ECC
(Error Checking and Correction) A method of detecting and correcting
errors.
EEPROM
(Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) A type of memory
device that stores password and configuration information.
EGA
(Enhanced Graphics Adapter) A type of video display system that provides
medium-resolution text and graphics on TTL monochrome, color, and
enhanced color monitors.
EMP
The Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console provides an interface to
the Emergency Management Port (EMP) called the Console Manager. This
interface allows remote server management via a modem or direct
connection.
EMS
(Expanded Memory Specification) A method of accessing memory beyond
the 640K limit of DOS by exchanging data in and out of main memory at
high speeds. Some software requires EMS to operate.
EPROM
(Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) A type of memory device that
is usually used to store system BIOS code. This code can be erased with
ultraviolet light, but is not lost when the computer is powered off. See also
flash EPROM and ROM.
expanded memory
See EMS.
expansion slot
See backplane slot.
extended memory
The protected memory above 1M that is directly accessible by the
microprocessor through certain utilities and operating systems. This
memory is used in computers with 80286, 80386, and 80486
microprocessors.