Appendix E: Acronyms
Acronyms | Meaning |
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ACPI | Advanced Configuration and Power Interface |
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AP M | Advanced Power Management |
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AGP | AcceleratedGraphics Port |
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AMR | Audio Modem Riser |
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ACR | Advanced Communications Riser |
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BIOS | Basic Input / Output System |
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CP U | Central Processing Unit |
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CMO S | Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor |
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CRI MM | Cont inuity RIMM |
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CNR | Communication and Networking Riser |
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DMA | Direct Memory Access |
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DMI | Desktop Management Interface |
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DIMM | Dual Inline Memory Module |
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DRM | Dual Retention Mechanism |
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DRAM | Dynamic Random Access Memory |
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DDR | Double Data Rate |
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ECP | Extended Capabilities Port |
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ES CD | Extended System Configuration Data |
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E CC | Error Checking and Correcting |
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E MC | Electromagnetic Compatibility |
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EPP | Enhanced Parallel Port |
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ESD | Electrostatic Discharge |
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FDD | Floppy Disk Device |
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FSB | Front Side Bus |
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HDD | Hard Disk Device |
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IDE | Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced |
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IRQ | Interrupt Request |
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I/O | Input / Output |
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IOA PIC | Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller |
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ISA | Industry Standard Architecture |
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LA N | Local Area Network |
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