HP Brio 83xx HP BRIO PC - Online Reference Guide, Not Orderable - Page 75

Glossary RAM Random Access Memory. Computer memory used to temporarily hold programs and data. Reset Reload operating characteristics. When you reset your modem, it obtains its operating characteristics from non-volatile random access memory where they are stored. Resolution How fine the detail is 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 permanently store parts of the computer's operating system. ROM chips can contain instructions and data. SCSI Small Computer System Interface. A high-speed data bus used for connecting hard disks, tape drives, and other accessories to your computer. SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory. Serial port Input/output channels for connecting peripheral devices to computer. Serial ports allow connections to a mouse, modem, or printer. Setup program Used to inform the computer about its configuration, for example, the amount of memory installed, the date and time, disk controllers and so forth. The Setup program is stored in ROM on the system board. System board The large circuit board that contains the principle components of the computer, and to which accessories are connected. Video controller An expansion card or chip whose function is to convert signals in the computer into displayable signals. Video memory Memory that enables or speeds up drawing to the screen or increases resolution or color options. WAV files A Microsoft file format for storing digital audio data. Sound files Files containing sound data. Sound files are usually stored in one of two formats, with the extension, .WAV, .MID. WEB site A computer that makes information available on the World Wide Web. SRAM Static Random-Access Memory. A form of RAM that needs no refresh memory signals and which is very fast. SRAM is used for cache memory. 75