User’s Manual
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POST (Power On Self Test)
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A series of built-in diagnostics that are performed when the
computer is booted.
R
RAM (Random Access Memory)
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The memory available to programs, different programs
will need more or less RAM depending on what they are doing.
ROM (Read Only Memory)
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A memory chip that permanently stores instructions and data.
Its contents are created at the time of manufacture and cannot be altered.
resume
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To restart your computer from suspend mode.
S
serial port
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A socket on a computer used to connect a serial device to the computer.
setup
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(1) A utility program which modifies the BIOS.
(2) Assembly and adjustment of a computer’s components.
(3) The preparation of the system for normal operation.
suspend
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To stop an operation with the hard disk turned off and the CPU idling at its
slowest speed.
SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM)
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A type of DRAM that can run at much higher clock
speeds than conventional memory.
T
TFT (Thin Film Transistor)
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The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop
computers.
U
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
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A hardware interface for low-speed peripherals such as the
keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and telephony devices.
utility
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A program that provides file management capabilities as well as diagnostic and
measurement routines that check the health and performance of the system.
V
VGA (Video Graphics Array)
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The minimum standard for PC video display.
