HP Vectra XU 6/XXX HP Vectra XU 6/xxx Pc User’s Guide - d4369-90001 - Page 153

resolution, SCSI chain, Setup program, shadow RAM, Sound files, terminator, video controller, video

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Glossary RAM Random Access Memory. This SIMM Single In-line Memory memory is used to hold programs and Module. These memory modules can data temporarily. provide a 32-bit data path. 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. SCAM SCSI Configured Automatically. A protocol which automatically assigns device IDs to SCSI devices which support SCAM. Sound files Files containing sound data. Sound files are usually stored in one of four formats, with the extension .WAV, .MID, .VOC, or .CMF. terminator A resistor at the end of a SCSI cable that prevents the signal from reflecting back along the cable. 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. SCSI Small Computer System Interface. A high-speed data bus used for connecting hard disks, tape drives, and other accessories to your computer. SCSI chain Devices connected on a single SCSI bus. 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. 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. Windows RAM (WRAM) Dualported memory, which allows for simultaneous input of data from the graphics controller and output of data to the display. shadow RAM A method of relocating the system and/or video BIOS from slower ROM chips to faster RAM to improve system performance. English 141

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Glossary
English
141
RAM
Random Access Memory. This
memory is used to hold programs and
data temporarily.
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.
SCAM
SCSI Configured
Automatically. A protocol which
automatically assigns device IDs to
SCSI devices which support SCAM.
SCSI
Small Computer System
Interface. A high-speed data bus used
for connecting hard disks, tape drives,
and other accessories to your
computer.
SCSI chain
Devices connected on a
single SCSI bus.
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.
terminator
A resistor at the end of a
SCSI cable that prevents the signal
from reflecting back along the cable.
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.
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.
Windows RAM (WRAM)
Dual-
ported memory, which allows for
simultaneous input of data from the
graphics controller and output of data
to the display.