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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| L1 | Memory on the processor chip. |
| L2 | Memory in the processor package ,but not on the processor die.. |
| L3 | Some processors use a third cache farther than the processor core... |
| Hyper-Threading | For each processor core that is physically present, the hyper threading operating system addresses two virtual or logical cores, and shares the workload between them when possible. |
| HyperTransport | Best-known technologies used by processors. |
| FSB | It connects to the front side of the processor that faces outward. |
| internal bus | Inside the processor housing |
| BSB | Internal memory cache |
| multipulier | If you multiply the system bus frequency by the multiplier you get the processor frequency. |
| overclocking | Running a a motherboard or processor at a higher speed than normal |
| multiprocessor | A motherboard must be designed to support more than one processor by providing more than one processor socket |
| multi-core processing | The latest advancement in multiple processing |
| dual core | supports 4 instructions at once |
| triple core | supports 6 instructions at once |
| octo core | supports 16 instructions at once |
| quad core | supports 8 instructions at once |
| memory cache | holds data and instructions that the memory controller anticipates the processor will need next. |
| DRAM | Most common used memory |
| ACPI | advanced configuration and power interface |
| case fan | a fan inside a computer case |
| centrino | a technology used by Intel |
| CAG | A round air duct that helps to pull fresh air from it |
| Cool'n'Quiet | A feature of AMD processors that lowers power requirements |
| Cooler | A combo cooling fan and heat sink |
| EIST | A processor feature used by Intel that steps down frequency |
| Execute disable bit | A processor security feature by Intel |
| heat sink | A piece of metal, with cooling fins |
| liquid cooling system | A method to cool overclocked processors that use a small pump |
| MMX | Multimedia instructions built into Intel |
| PowerNow! | An AMD technology that increases performance |
| processor frequency | Usually expressed in GHz |
| S1 state | ACPI power saving mode. |
| S2 state | ACPI power turn off hard drive and monitor.. |
| S3 state | ACPI is in "hibernation"... |
| SRAM | static random access memeory |
| stop errors | An stop errors at the dynamic volume used for two or more hard drives |
| thermal compound | A cream-like substance that is placed at the bottom of the heatsink |
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