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User’s Manual
Glossary-1
Glossary
The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual.
Alternate naming is included for reference.
Abbreviations
AC: Alternating current
AGP: Accelerated graphics port
BIOS: Basic input output system
CD-ROM: Compact Disc-Read Only Memory
CD-RW: Compact Disc-Read/Write
CMOS: Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor
CPU: Central processing unit
CRT: Cathode ray tube
DC: Direct current
DDC: Display data channel
DMA: Direct memory access
DOS: Disk operating system
DVD: Digital versatile disc
ECP: Extended capabilities port
FDD: Floppy disk drive
HDD: Hard disk drive
IDE: Integrated drive electronics
I/O: Input/output
IRQ: Interrupt request
KB: Kilobyte
LCD: Liquid crystal display
LED: Light emitting diode
LSI: Large scale integration
MS-DOS: Microsoft Disk Operating System
PCI: Peripheral component interconnect