Appendix H: Acronyms
Acronyms | Meaning |
ACPI | Advanced Configuration and Power Interface |
APM | Advanced Power Management |
AGP | Accelerated Graphics Port |
AMR | Audio Modem Riser |
ACR | Advanced Communications Riser |
BBS | BIOS Boot Specification |
BIOS | Basic Input / Output System |
CPU | Central Processing Unit |
CMOS | Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor |
CRIMM | Continuity RIMM |
CNR | Communication and Networking Riser |
DMA | Direct Memory Access |
DMI | Desktop Management Interface |
DIMM | Dual Inline Memory Module |
DRM | Dual Retention Mechanism |
DRAM | Dynamic Random Access Memory |
DDR | Double Data Rate |
ECP | Extended Capabilities Port |
ESCD | Extended System Configuration Data |
ECC | Error Checking and Correcting |
EMC | Electromagnetic Compatibility |
EPP | Enhanced Parallel Port |
ESD | Electrostatic Discharge |
FDD | Floppy Disk Device |
FSB | Front Side Bus |
HDD | Hard Disk Device |
IDE | Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced |
IRQ | InterruptRequest |
I/O | Input / Output |
IOAPIC | Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller |
ISA | Industry Standard Architecture |
Acronyms | Meaning |
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