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ch 6 stack 1 KG
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) | an interface standard, part of the IDE/ATA standards |
| back-side bus (BSB) | the processors internal bus |
| case fan | a fan inside a computer case used to draw air out |
| Centrino | a technology used by intel whereby the processor |
| chassis air guide (CAG) | A round air duct that helps to pull and direct fresh air |
| Cool’n’Quiet | a feature of AMD processors that lowers power |
| Cooler | A combination cooling fan |
| DRAM | the most common type of system memory |
| dual-core processing | a processor package that contains two core processors |
| Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology (EIST) | a processor feature used by intel that steps down processor frequency |
| Execute disable bit | a processor security feature by intel |
| front-side bus (FSB) | the bus between the CPU and memory on the motherboard |
| heat sink | a piece of metal, with cooling fans |
| hyper-threading | the Intel technology that allows each logical processor with the processor |
| hyper transport | The AMD technology that allows each logical processor within the processor |
| internal bus | the bus inside the CPU that is used for communication between the CPUs internal components |
| Level 1 (L1) cache | memory on the processor die used as a cache |
| Level 2 (L2) cache | Level 1 (L2) cache-memory in the processor package |
| Level 3 (L3) cache | Level 3 (L3) cache-cache memory further from the processor core than level 2 |
| liquid cooling system | a method to cool overclocked processors |
| memory cache | a small amount of faster RAM |
| MMX (Multimedia Extensions) | built into intel processors to add functionality |
| multi-core processing | a processor technology whereby the processor housing contains 2 or more processors |
| multiplier | the factor by which the bus speed or frequency is multiplied |
| multiprocessor | a system that contains more than one processor |
| octo | a processor package that contains eight cores |
| overclocking | running a processor at a higher frequency |
| PowerNow! | an AMD technology that increases performances and lowers power. |
| processor frequency | the frequency at which the CPU operates |
| quad core | a processor package that contains four cores |
| S1 state | S1 state-the ACPI power saving mode where the hard drive and monitor are turned off |
| S2 state | S2 state-The SCPI power saving mode where the hard drive, monitor, and processor are turned off |
| S3 state | S3 state-The ACPI power saving mode where everything is shut down except RAM |
| static RAM (SRAM) | RAM chip that retains information without the need for refreshing |
| stop errors | an error at the kernel level that is severe enough to cause the operating system |
| thermal compound | A cream like substance that is placed between the bottom of the cooler. |
| triple core | a processor package that contains three core processor. |
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