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mg ch6 stack1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Level 1 cache | memory on the processor die |
| Level 2 cache | memory in the processor package |
| Level 3 cache | memory further from the processor core, but still in the processor package |
| Hyper-Threading | Intel technology that allows each logical processor within the processor package to handle an individual thread in parallel with other threads being handled by other processors within the package |
| HyperTransport | allow each logical processor within the processor package to handle an individual thread in parallel with other threads being handled by processors within the package |
| front-side bus | connects to the front side of the processor that faces the outside world |
| internal bus | the bus inside the CPU that is used for communication between the CPU's internal components |
| back-side bus | portion of the internal bus that connects the processor to the internal memory cache |
| Processor frequency | speed at which the processor operates internally |
| multiplier | the factor by which the bus speed or frequency is multiplied to get the CPU clock speed |
| overclocking | running a motherboard or processor at a higher speed than the manufacturer |
| multiprocessor platform | a second method of improving performance is installing more than one processor on a motherboard |
| multi-core processing | latest advancement in multiple processing |
| dual core | two cores |
| triple core | three cores |
| quad core | four cores |
| octo core | eight cores |
| memory cache | L1, L2, or L3 cache |
| static RAM | S-RAM |
| MMX | multimedia extensions |
| PowerNow! | AMD increases performance and lowers power requirements |
| Cool'n'Quiet | AMD lowers power requirements and helps keep a system quiet |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Intel steps down processor frequency when the processor is idle to conserve power and lower heat |
| Execute Disable Bit | security feature that prevents software from executing or reproducing itself if it appears to be malicious |
| Centrino | Intel processor, chipset, and wireless network adapter are all interconnected as a unit |
| cooler | consists of a fan |
| heat sink | fins that draw heat away from the processor |
| thermal compound | placed between the bottom of the cooler heatsink and the top of the processor |
| case fan | one or more positions of hold a case fan |
| DRAM | dynamic RAM |
| liquid cooling system | small pump sits inside the computer case, and tubes move water or other liquid around components and then away from them to a place where fans can cool the liquid |
| Advanced Configuration and Power Interface | current set of standards that is used by BIOS, hardware, and the OS to manage power |
| S1 state | hard drive and monitor are turned off and everything else runs normally |
| S2 state | hard drive, monitor, and processor are turned off |
| S3 state | everything is shut down except RAM and enough of the system to respond to a wake-up call |
| chassis air guide | air guide is a round air duct |
| stop errors | unknown error message on a blue background is displayed and system halts |
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