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S/PDIF
Sony and Philips Digital Interconnect Format. S/PDIF enables a computer system to
produce digital audio output through the use of an optical output cable to an optical
disk device.
Standby mode
A state of power management that puts the system to “sleep.” Standby mode shuts
down all devices in the system while retaining data and system status.
SVGA
Super Video Graphics Array. Graphics technology that supports up to 256 or more
colors and a graphics resolution of 800 x 600 pixels.
SVGA+
Super Video Graphics Array Plus. Graphics technology that supports up to 262,144
colors and a graphics resolution of 1400 x 1050 pixels.
system board
The main printed circuit board inside the system unit into which other boards and major
chip components, such as the system microprocessor, are connected.
s-video
Short for super-video, a technology for transmitting video signals over a cable by
dividing the video information into two separate signals: one for color, and the other for
brightness. When sent to a television, s-video produces sharper images and superior
color definition.
T
TFT
Thin Film Transistor. A type of LCD color screen that supports up to 16.8-million
colors.
U
USB
Universal Serial Bus. This new external bus standard supports the connection of up to
127 peripheral devices, such as mice, modems, and keyboards. USB supports plug-and-
play installation on some systems.