Glossary 9
Setup program
The program that you use to change the configuration of some ISA desktop and notebook
computers. This program also contains information about the hardware in the computer.
software
Programs with specific functions, such as word processing, data base management,
communications, and operating system.
SRAM
(Static RAM) A temporary storage area for data and programs. This type of memory does
not need to be refreshed, but it is lost when the computer is powered off. See also NVRAM
and RAM.
SSU
(System Setup Utility) The program that you use to change the configuration of your
system. This program also contains information about the hardware in your system and is
used to read the System Event Log.
SVGA
(Super VGA) A type of video display system that provides very high-resolution text and
graphics on analog color monitors.
system board
The main circuit board in your computer. It contains most of the connectors and ports.
T tape drive
A type of storage device using magnetic tape.
TTL
(Transistor-Transistor Logic) A type of integrated circuit used in computers. See also
CMOS.
V VGA
(Video Graphics Array) A type of video display system that provides high-resolution text
and graphics on analog color monitors.