Asus A8F user manual Glossary

Appendix A

Glossary

ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface)

Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers.

APM (Advanced Power Management)

Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers.

AWG (American Wire Gauge)

NOTE: This table is for general reference only and should not be used as a source of the American Wire Gauge standard as this table may not be current or complete.

Gauge	Diam	Area	R	I@3A/mm2
AWG	(mm)	(mm2)	(ohm/km)	(mA)
33	0.18	0.026	676	75
	0.19	0.028	605	85
32	0.20	0.031	547	93
30	0.25	0.049	351	147
29	0.30	0.071	243	212
27	0.35	0.096	178	288
26	0.40	0.13	137	378
25	0.45	0.16	108	477

Gauge	Diam	Area	R	I@3A/mm2
AWG	(mm)	(mm2)	(ohm/km)	(mA)
24	0.50	0.20	87.5	588
	0.55	0.24	72.3	715
	0.60	0.28	60.7	850
22	0.65	0.33	51.7	1.0 A
	0.70	0.39	44.6	1.16 A
	0.75	0.44	38.9	1.32 A
20	0.80	0.50	34.1	1.51 A
	0.85	0.57	30.2	1.70 A

BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)

BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer’s read-only memory. BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM.

Bit (Binary Digit)

Represents the smallest unit of data used by the computer. A bit can have one of two values: 0 or 1.

Boot

Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory. When the manual instructs you to “boot” your system (or computer), it means to turn ON your computer. “Reboot” means to restart your computer. When using Windows 95 or later, selecting “Restart” from “Start Shut Down...” will reboot your computer.

Bluetooth (on selected models)

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology that lets you connect computers, mobile phones, and handheld devices to each other and to the Internet. Bluetooth technology eliminates the ned for the cables that connect devices together. Bluetooth-enabled devices connect wirelessly within a 10 m range.

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