Dell GX240 manual Minutes. A measurement of time that equals 60 sec

information that the microprocessor can access. This process is referred to as Memory Mapping.

Memory Mapping

The process by which the computer assigns memory addresses to physical memory locations at start-up. Devices and software applications can then identify information that the microprocessor can access.

MHz

Megahertz. A measurement of frequency that equals one million Hz.

Microprocessor

A computer chip that interprets and executes program instructions. Also referred to as the CPU. See also Bus Speed.

MIF

Management Information Format. A syntax for describing information for manageable hardware and software components that can be installed on a computer. See also COO, WBEM, and WfM.

min

Minute(s). A measurement of time that equals 60 sec.

Mini-DIN

A form of DIN connector that is round, has 6 pins, and is typically used to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors.

mm

Millimeter. A measurement of length that equals one thousandth of a meter or 1/25 inch.

Modem

A shortened reference to modulator/demodulator. Modems convert analog data into digital data and vice-versa so that computers can communicate over telephone lines.

Monitor

The high-resolution TV-like device that displays your computer's output.

ms

Millisecond. A measurement of storage device access time that equals one thousandth of a second.

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