Norco BIS-6620, User Manual

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BIS-6620
Based on
Menlow Platform
Mini PC
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Appendix 4
：
Glossary
ACPI
Advanced Configuration and Power Management. ACPI specifications allow operating system to
control most power of the computer and its add-on.
Windows 98/98SE
，
Windows 2000 and
Windows ME
all supports this specification, so that users can flexibly manage the power system
ATX
A modern motherboard layout that replaces Baby AT. It improves the layout of many
components and makes some efficient designs, so it is widely used nowadays
BIOS
Basic Input/Output System. It is software including all in/out control code interface in PC.
The software will detect hardware when it auto boot, operate OS, and provide an interface
between OS and hardware. BIOS is stored in a ROM chip.
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 an 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 consumption. COMS here refer to part of
space on-board CMOS RAM for saving date, time, system information and system parameter
setting information, etc.
COM