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the disk-cache utility can retrieve the data
from RAM faster than from the disk drive.
CBT
Abbreviation for computer-based training.
CD-ROM
Abbreviation for compact disc read-only
memory. CD-ROM drives use optical
technology to read data from CDs. CDs
are read-only storage devices; you cannot
write new data to a CD with standard
CD-ROM drives.
CI/O
Abbreviation for comprehensive input/
output.
controller
A chip or expansion card that controls the
transfer of data between the micro-
processor and a peripheral, such as a disk
drive or the keyboard.
CPU
Abbreviation for central processing unit.
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Microsoft Windows NT
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operating sys-
tem service running on the management
station, which provides for connectivity to
DRAC-equipped Dell PowerEdge
®
systems.
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Desktop Manager, a component of the
Intel
®
LANDesk
®
Configuration Manager
system management software, is used to
manage clients after installing an operat-
ing system, management agents, and
applications.
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A device driver allows the operating sys-
tem or a program to interface correctly
with a peripheral, such as a printer or net-
work card. Some device drivers—such as
network drivers—must be loaded from
initialization files or as memory-resident
programs. Others—such as video
drivers—must load when you start the
program for which they were designed.
diagnostics
See diskette-based diagnostics.
directory
Directories help keep related files orga-
nized on a disk in a hierarchical, “inverted
tree” structure. Each disk has a “root”
directory; additional directories that
branch off of the root directory are called
subdirectories
. Subdirectories may con-
tain additional directories branching off of
them.
diskette-based diagnostics
A comprehensive set of diagnostic tests
for your Dell computer. To use the dis-
kette-based diagnostics, you must boot
your computer from the
Dell Diagnostics
Diskette
. Refer to your
Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting Guide
,
Installation and
Troubleshooting Guide
, or
Service Guide
for a complete discussion about how to
use the diskette-based diagnostics.
DMI
Abbreviation for Desktop Management
Interface. DMI enables the management
of your computer system’s software and
hardware. DMI defines the software, in-
terfaces, and data files that enable your
system to determine and report informa-
tion about its components.
If DMI is installed on your system, you can
enable DMI support as you complete the
setup of your system by double-clicking
the DMI icon in the Windows Control
Panel. For further instructions on enabling
DMI support or for more information
about DMI, refer to the DMI online help.
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Acronym for Desktop Management Task
Force, a consortium of companies repre-
senting hardware and software providers,
of which Dell Computer Corporation is a
steering committee member.
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Acronym for Domain Name System.
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Acronym for Dell Remote Assistant Card.
ECC
Abbreviation for error correction code.