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that timing signals have been set up correctly.

In equivalent configurations, a computer with SDRAM will have faster memory per- formance than a computer with EDO memory.

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Abbreviation for second(s).

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Abbreviation for single-edge contact. Newer Intel processors, such as the Pen- tium II processor, use this type of connector as an interface between the processor and the system board.

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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.

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

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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.

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Abbreviation for Single Instruction Multi- ple Data.

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

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Acronym for Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. A technology that allows hard-disk drives to report errors and failures to the system BIOS, which then displays an error message on the

screen. To take advantage of this technol- ogy, you must have a SMART-compliant hard-disk drive and the proper support in the system BIOS.

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

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

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Abbreviation for sound retrieval system.

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Abbreviation for super video graphics ar- ray. VGA and SVGA are video standards for video adapters with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previ- ous standards.

To display a program at a specific resolu- tion, you must install the appropriate video drivers and your monitor must sup- port the resolution. Similarly, the number of colors that a program can display de- pends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video driver, and the amount of video memory installed in the computer.

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On a computer system board, switches control various circuits or functions in your computer system. These switches are known as DIP switches; they are normally packaged in groups of two or more switches in a plastic case. Two common DIP switches are used on system boards: slide switches and rocker switches. The names of the switches are based on how the settings (on and off) of the switches are changed.

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The rules that dictate how you must type a command or instruction so that the com- puter understands it.

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