Introduction
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| Acronyms and Abbreviations |
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| Ch | Channel, chapter |
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| cm | centimeter |
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| CMC | cache/memory controller |
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| CMOS | complimentary |
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| Cntlr | controller |
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| Cntrl | control |
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| codec | 1. coder/decoder 2. compressor/decompressor |
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| CPQ | Compaq |
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| CPU | central processing unit |
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| CRIMM | Continuity (blank) RIMM |
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| CRT | cathode ray tube |
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| CSM | 1. Compaq system management 2. Compaq server management |
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| DC | direct current |
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| DCH | DOS compatibility hole |
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| DDC | Display Data Channel |
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| DDR | Double data rate (memory) |
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| DIMM | dual inline memory module |
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| DIN | Deutche IndustriNorm (connector type) |
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| DIP | dual inline package |
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| DMA | direct memory access |
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| DMI | Desktop management interface |
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| dpi | dots per inch |
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| DRAM | dynamic random access memory |
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| DRQ | data request |
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| DVI | Digital video interface |
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| dword | Double word (32 bits) |
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| EDID | extended display identification data |
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| EDO | extended data out (RAM type) |
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| EEPROM | electrically eraseable PROM |
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| EGA | enhanced graphics adapter |
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| EIA | Electronic Industry Association |
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| EISA | extended ISA |
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| EPP | enhanced parallel port |
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| EIDE | enhanced IDE |
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