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BIOS Basic Input/Output System. BIOS functions are the fundamental level of
any PC or compatible computer. BIOS functions embody the basic
operations needed for successful use of the computer’s hardware resources.
C
CCelsius
cache Small portion of high-speed memory used for temporary storage of
frequently used data
CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor; a process used in making
chips
CompactPCI An adaptation of the PCI specification for industrial and/or embedded
applications that require a more robust mechanical form factor than desktop
PCI. CompactPCI provides a standard form factor for those applications
requiring the high performance of PCI as well as the small size and
ruggedness of a rack-mount system.
D
DC Direct Current
DIMM Dual In-line Memory Module
DMA Direct Memory Access; a method by which data is transferred between
devices and internal memory without intervention of the central processing
unit
DRAM Dynamic RAM (Random Access Memory); storage that the computer must
refresh at frequent intervals
E
ECP Extended Capabilities Parallel
EDO Extended Data Out
EEPROM Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory