Dell Command Line Interface Sec, Sgram, Simd, Simm, Sip, Sku, Smart, Smbios, Smd, Smtp, Snmp

SEC

Abbreviation for single-edge contact.

serial port

An I/O port used most often to connect a modem to your computer. You can usually identify a serial port on your computer by its 9-pin connector.

settings

Settings are conditions of a manageable object help to determine what happens when a certain value is detected in a component. For example, a user can set the upper critical threshold of a temperature probe to 75 degrees Celsius. If the probe reaches that temperature, thesettingresultsinanalertbeingsenttothemanagement console so that user intervention can be taken. Some settings, when reached, can trigger a system shutdown or other response that can prevent damage to the system.

service tag number

A bar code label on the computer that identifies it when you call Dell for customer or technical support.

SGRAM

Acronym for synchronous graphics RAM.

shadowing

A computer's system and video BIOS code is usually stored on ROM chips. Shadowing refers to the performance-enhancement technique that copies BIOS code to faster RAM chips in the upper memory area (above 640 KB) during the boot routine.

SIMD

Abbreviation for Single Instruction Multiple Data.

SIMM

Acronym for single in-line memory module. A small circuit board containing DRAM chips that connects to the system board.

SIP

Acronym for single in-line package, which is a type of housing for electronic components in which the connecting pins protrude from one side. A SIP is also called a Single In-line Pin Package (SIPP).

SKU

Acronym for stock keeping unit.

SMART

Acronym for Self-Monitoring Analysis Reporting Technology. A technology that allows hard drives to report errors and failures to the system BIOS, which then displays an error message on the screen. To take advantage of this technology, you must have a SMART-compliant hard drive and the proper support in the system BIOS.

SMBIOS

Acronym for system management BIOS.

SMD

Acronym for surface mount device.

SMTP

Acronym for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, a method for exchanging e-mail over the internet.

SNMP

Abbreviation for Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMP is an industry-standard interface that allows a network manager to remotely monitor and manage workstations.

SODIMM

Acronym for small outline-DIMM. A DIMM module with a thinner profile due to the use of TSOP chip packages. SODIMMs are commonly used in laptop computers.

SRAM

Abbreviation for static random-access memory. Because SRAM chips do not require continual refreshing, they are substantially faster than DRAM chips.

state

Refers to the condition of an object that can have more than one condition. For example, an object may be in the “not ready” state.

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