Sun Microsystems 1.0, Руководство по обслуживанию

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Glossary
address Refers to a location within a computer system memory. The word
location is a synonym. Reference is usually made to an address for
the purpose of retrieving or storing information.
A RMS
Amperes root mean square. RMS is often used in power
measurements for electronic equipment.
attachment unit
interface (AUI) port The port on the SPARCstation 10 system unit where the AUI
adapter cable is connected.
board See printed circuit board.
boot To load the system software into memory and start the system
running.
boot PROM Refers to a specific PROM chip on the MLB. This chip contains boot
code and a Forth Monitor program. The boot PROM is connected to
the I/O data bus.
boot PROM
diagnostics The diagnostic firmware contained in the boot PROM. These
diagnostics include the Power-On Self-Test (POST) and on-board
diagnostics.
buffer The auxiliary data-storage device which holds data temporarily, and
which may also perform other functions in conjunction with various
I/O machines.
cables Wires or bundles of wires configured with connectors at each end
and used to connect two or more hardware devices.
cache
A mechanism for accelerating a microprocessor performance. A
cache is a small, fast memory between the microprocessor and main
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