HP Vectra VT 6/xxx HP Vectra VT 6/xxx, User's Guide for Minitower models - Page 155

Glossary resolution A measure of the visible detail on a screen or printout. Screen resolution is measured in 'pixels across' by 'pixels down' by 'number of colors'. Printer resolution is measured in dpi (dots-per-inch). ROM Read-Only Memory. Computer memory used to store parts of the computer's operating system permanently. ROM chips can contain instructions and data. VOC files Proprietary digital audio format developed by Creative Labs, Inc. Most digital audio adheres to the Microsoft WAV format. WAV files A Microsoft file format for storing digital audio data. Setup program Used to inform the computer about its configuration, for example the amount of memory installed. The setup program is stored in ROM on the system board. shadow RAM A method of relocating the system and/or video BIOS from slower ROM chips to faster RAM to improve system performance. SIMM Single In-line Memory Module. These memory modules can provide a 32-bit data path. Sound files Files containing sound data. Sound files are usually stored in one of four formats, with the extension .WAV, .MID, .VOC, or .CMF. video controller A chip or expansion card which converts signals in the computer into displayable signals. video RAM Memory that enables or speeds up drawing to the screen or increases resolution or color options. English 143