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Appendix
Appendix 1
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Glossary
BUS
BUS is a channel for different devices to exchange data in computer system. It is hardware
circuit. BUS here refers to partial lines inside CPU and the main components of system
memory.
Chipset
Chipset is a Integrated set of chips for executing one or more related functions. Here it
refers to a system level chipset structured by South bridge & North bridge; Chipset decides the
structure and main functions of motherboard.
CMOS
Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor, which is a widely used semiconductor with
the characteristics of high-speed and low-power. COMS here refer to part of space on-board
CMOS RAM for saving date, time, system information and system parameter, etc.
COM
Cluster Communication Port. A universal serial communication interface, usually adopts
normative DB 9 connector.
DRAM
Dynamic Random Access Memory. It
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s a general type of memory for regular computer
which usually store 1 bit with a transistor and a capacitance. With the development of the
technology, more and more types of DRAM with different specifications exist in computer
applications. For example: SDRAM/DDR SDRAM/RDRAM.
LAN
Local Area Network. Network grouped by correlative computers in a small area, generally
in a company or a building. Local area network is buildup by sever, workstation, some