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Appendix A
Glossary
ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface)
Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers.
APM (Advanced Power Management)
Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers.
AWG (American Wire Gauge)
NOTE: This table is for general reference only and should not be used as a source of
the American Wire Gauge standard as this table may not be current or complete.
Gauge Diam Area R I@3A/mm2
AWG (mm) (mm2) (ohm/km) (mA)
33 0.18 0.026 676 75
0.19 0.028 605 85
32 0.20 0.031 547 93
30 0.25 0.049 351 147
29 0.30 0.071 243 212
27 0.35 0.096 178 288
26 0.40 0.13 137 378
25 0.45 0.16 108 477
Gauge Diam Area R I@3A/mm2
AWG (mm) (mm2) (ohm/km) (mA)
24 0.50 0.20 87.5 588
0.55 0.24 72.3 715
0.60 0.28 60.7 850
22 0.65 0.33 51.7 1.0 A
0.70 0.39 44.6 1.16 A
0.75 0.44 38.9 1.32 A
20 0.80 0.50 34.1 1.51 A
0.85 0.57 30.2 1.70 A
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)
BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components,
such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer’s
read-only memory. BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program.
The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM.
Bit (Binary Digit)
Represents the smallest unit of data used by the computer. A bit can have one of two values: 0 or 1.
Boot
Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory. When the manual
instructs you to “boot” your system (or computer), it means to turn ON your computer. “Reboot” means
to restart your computer. When using Windows 95 or later, selecting “Restart” from “Start | Shut Down...”
will reboot your computer.
Bluetooth (on selected models)
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology that lets you connect computers, mobile phones, and
handheld devices to each other and to the Internet. Bluetooth technology eliminates the ned for the
cables that connect devices together. Bluetooth-enabled devices connect wirelessly within a 10 m range.