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June 2005 Glossary
Error Correction Code
A scheme that can detect and fix single-bit memory errors without crashing the
system. Also known as Error Detection and Correction (EDAC).
ESD
Refer to Electrostatic Discharge .
Ethernet
A widely used LAN protocol that uses a bus topology and supports data transfer
rates of 10 Mbps.
event
An occurrence or action on the RLC or remote unit, such as the sending or
receiving of a message, the opening or closing of an application, or the reporting
of an error. Some events are for information only, while others can indicate a
problem.
expansion board
Any board that plugs in to one of the computer’s expansion slots. Expansion
boards include controller boards, LAN cards, and video adapters.
expansion bus
Enables expansion boards to access the microprocessor and memory. Refer also
to bus.
expression
A building block of a script, used to test for conditions, perform calculations, or
compare values within scripts.
Refer also to logical expression, mathematical
expressions, and relational expression.
Extended Capabilities Port
A parallel-port standard for PCs that supports bidirectional communication
between the PC and attached devices (such as a printer).
Extended Industry Standard Architecture Bus
A 32-bit bus that accommodates ISA PC boards.