Sun Microsystems 817-3630-11 manual Appendix Glossary

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POST (Power On Self Test) Diagnostic testing sequence run by the BIOS as the SunPCi session is initiated or reset.

power management Enables user to place the Windows operating system in Stand By mode to allow it to reduce power requirements when not in use.

print provider Existing service that provides printer identification. See also network provider.

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redirector DOS-based utility that enables a user to access the Solaris filesystems. Unlike FSD, redirector only works with 8.3 format names and only on Windows 9.x operating systems. Only used during install process and never used as part of a user’s normal environment.

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samba A product that enables Windows machines to access UNIX directories, files, and printers.

serial A form of data transfer in which data is transmitted one bit at a time. See also parallel.

SMB (Server Message Block) A message format used by DOS and Windows to share files, directories, and devices.

SMI (System Management Interrupt)

SMI Mode Mechanism SunPCi uses to get screen data when Windows is not fully

running, such as during installs, BSOD, and BIOS POST.

SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) Memory form used by the SunPCi product family.

Stand By System power state S1 - S3, in which power is removed only to a portion of the system based on hardware power capabilities. Resuming from a standby power state is quicker than resuming from a hibernate power state.

SunClip A utility provided in the SunPCi software that enables users to copy and paste text between the Solaris and Windows desktops.

switch See flag.

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Sun Microsystems 817-3630-11 manual Appendix Glossary