HP Visualize b1000 hp Visualize b1000 and c3000 workstations owner's guide (a4 - Page 226
Boot console interface, Boot ROM, Bootstrap service, CD-RAM, CD-RAM disk, Compact Disk
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Glossary diskless workstations. See also boot ROM. Boot console interface The interactive firmware that enables you to interact with the hardware of your workstation before the workstation boots the operating system. The boot console interface allows you to perform special tasks, display information, and set certain system parameters. Boot ROM A read-only memory that is incorporated into a workstation for the purpose of loading and starting the operating system, and modifying the configuration or changing the booting behavior. Bootstrap service See boot. Byte A fundamental character-code unit, usually consisting of 8 bits. C CD-RAM Compact Disk Random-Access Memory. See also CD-RAM disk, CD-RAM drive. CD-RAM disk CD-RAM (CD-RW) disks are identical to the audio compact disks (CDs) used to record stereo music, except computer data is read from and written to these disks. CD-RAM disks are 120 mm (4.7 inches) in diameter, use one data surface, and have a capacity of about 650 MB. The data surface contains pits and flat spots arranged in a continuous spiral track, which is read at a constant linear speed. CD-RAM drive A random-access, read/write, mass-storage device that uses removable CD-RAM disks. The drive contains a semiconductor laser for reading and writing data optically and an embedded controller. CD-ROM Compact Disk Read-Only Memory. See also CD-ROM disk, CD-ROM drive. CD-ROM disk CD-ROM disks are identical to the audio compact disks (CDs) used to record stereo music, except that they store computer data. CD-ROM disks are 120 mm (4.7 inches) in diameter, use one data surface, and have a capacity of about 650 MB. The data surface contains pits and flat spots arranged in a continuous spiral track, which is read at a constant linear speed. CD-ROM drive A random-access, read-only, mass-storage device that 226