System setup, Subminiature-d, Sram – Dell OptiPlex GX240 User Manual
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SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol. The protocol governing network
management and the monitoring of network equipment.
SPGA
Staggered pin grid array. A type of socket for a computer
. The SPGA
socket has all its pins in staggered rows, as opposed to the
socket, which
has its pins lined up in even rows.
SPX
Sequenced packet exchange. A transport layer protocol that works with
to
ensure reliable data transmissions. See also
SRAM
Static random-access memory (
). Referred to as “static” because it retains
a value as long as power is supplied, unlike
, which must be refreshed
regularly.
Stepping
A term used to indicate a manufacturing “version number” or “revision level”
of an Intel
. The initial version of a new processor is the A0
step. As revisions are made for functional fixes or manufacturing
improvements, the stepping is increased. Intel recommends using identical
steppings of processors in dual-processor systems.
STP
Shielded twisted pair. A common type of copper wiring used for
networks. STP wiring is constructed just like
, having two insulated
copper wires wound around each other to form a “twisted pair.” However, for
some business locations, twisted pairs are also enclosed in a shield that
functions as a ground.
Subminiature-D
D-shaped connectors on your computer that typically have 9, 15, or 25 pins
and can be male or female. Also referred to as
connectors.
System Setup
A utility that allows you to configure user-selectable options in the
such
as date and time, or system password, as well as to set the current configuration
information, including the amount of memory or type of hard drive installed.