GLOSSARY
ACPI A specification that enables the operating system to implement power management and system configuration.
ATX Advanced Technology Extended: A particular specification of a motherboard introduced by Intel® in 1995.
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol: Protocol for dynamically assigning IP configurations in local networks.
DNS Domain Name System: Protocol used to locate computers on the Internet by their name.
FAQ Frequently Asked Question
HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol: The protocol used between web browsers and servers.
HTTPS Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure: Secure version of HTTP.
LED Light Emitting Diode
MIB Management Information Base: Describes the structure of the management information that can be accessed via SNMP.
PS/2 The PS/2 device interface was developed by IBM® and is used by many mice and keyboards.
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol: A widely used network monitoring and control protocol.
SSL Secure Socket Layer: Encryption technology for the Internet used to provide secured data transmissions.
SVGA Super VGA: A refinement of Video Graphics Array (VGA) that provides increased pitch and resolution performance.
UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair: A cable with two conductors twisted as a
pair and bundled within the same outer PVC covering.
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