4 Glossary
DMI
Desktop Management Interface (DMI), software to collect information
about a computer environment. For example, using DMI a program can de-
termine what software and expansion boards are installed on a computer.
DSTN
Double-Scan Super-Twisted Nematic. A type of technology used in some
Versa LCD screen displays.
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EDO Memory
Extended Data-Out is the newest DRAM chip technology which improves
memory performance 10 to 15% over equivalent Fast Page Mode devices.
However, computer systems must be designed to take advantage of this per-
formance increase EDO offers.
enhanced VGA
A video interface that offers more colors or higher resolution than VGA.
extended RAM
The area of RAM above the first megabyte of memory in the system avail-
able for enhancing system performance.
enhanced parallel port (EPP)
A parallel port standard that provides faster data processing. It also supports
bidirectional and normal protocols.
enhanced capabilities port (ECP)
A parallel port standard that provides faster throughput.
extended graphics array (XGA)
A color bit-mapped graphics display standard, that provides a resolution of
1024 x 768 with up to 256 colors displayed simultaneously.
