Abbreviations
Your computer’s documentation uses the following abbreviations:
A | Amperes |
AC | Alternating current |
ACPI | Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface |
APM | Advanced Power Management |
ATA | AT attachment (refers to the |
| compatible computer) |
ATAPI | AT attachment packet interface |
BBS | Bulletin board system |
BIOS | Basic input/output system |
C | Centigrade |
CD | Compact disc |
| Compact disc |
cm | Centimeters |
COM | Communication (as in communication port) |
CMOS | Complementary |
DC | Direct current |
DMA | Direct memory access |
DPMS | Display |
DRAM | Dynamic random access memory |
DSTN | Double layer super twist nematic |
ECP | Extended capabilities port |
EPP | Enhanced parallel port |
F | Fahrenheit |
FIR | Fast infrared |
ft | Feet |
g | gram |
G | Gravity |
GB | Gigabytes |
hr | hour |
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