SIMATIC Rack PC 847B
Operating Instructions, 06/2008, A5E02203168-01
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List of abbreviations
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Abbreviations
Abbreviation
Term
Meaning
AC
Alternating current
Alternating current
ACPI
Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface
PLC
Programmable controller
AGP
Accelerated Graphics Port
High speed bus system
AHCI
Advanced Host Controller Interface
Standardized controller interface for SATA
devices. This is supported in Microsoft
Windows XP as of SP1 and IAA driver.
APIC
Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller
Extended programmable interrupt controller
APM
Advanced Power Management
Tool for monitoring and reducing power
consumption of the PC
AS
Automation system
ASIS
After Sales Information System
AT
Advanced Technology
ATA
Advanced Technology Attachment
ATX
AT-Bus-Extended
AWG
American Wire Gauge
US standard for the cable diameter
BIOS
Basic Input Output System
Basic Input Output System
CAN
Controller Area Network
CD-ROM
Compact Disc – Read Only Memory
Removable storage medium for large data
volumes
CD-RW
Compact Disc – Rewritable
Rewritable CD
CE
Communauté Européenne (CE symbol)
The product is in conformance with all applicable
EC directives
CF
Compact Flash
CGA
Color Graphics Adapter
Standard monitor interface
CLK
Clock pulse
Clock signal for controllers
CMOS
Complementary Metal Oxide
Semiconductors
Complementary metal oxide semiconductors
COA
Certificate of authentication
Microsoft Windows Product Key