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ms chp6 stack 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| L1 cache | memory on the processor die used as a cache to improve processor performance |
| l2 Cache | memory in the processor but not on the processor die. |
| L3 cache | cache memory further from the processor core than level 2 cache. |
| hyper-threading | the intel technology that allows each logical processor within the processor package to handle and individual thread. |
| Hyper Transport | The AMD 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. |
| Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) | Specification developed by intel. |
| back-side bus (BSB) | The portion of a processors internal bus that connects the processor to the internal memory cache. |
| case fan | a fan inside a computer case used to draw air out of or into the case. |
| Centrino | a technology used by intel whereby the processor, chipset, and wireless network adapter are interconnected as a unit which improves laptop performance. |
| chassis air guide (CAG) | a round air duct that helps to pull and direct fresh air from outside. |
| Cool’n’Quiet | a feature of AMD processors that lowers power requirements and helps keep a system quiet. |
| Cooler | A combination cooling fan and heat sink mounted on the top or side of a processor to keep it cool. |
| DRAM | Dynamic Ram |
| dual-core processing | A processor package that contains two core processors. |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) | A processor feature |
| Execute disable bit | a processor security feature by Intel that prevents software from executing. |
| front-side bus (FSB) | system bus |
| heat sink | a piece of metal, with cooling fins that can be attached to or mounted. |
| internal bus | the bus inside the cpu. |
| liquid cooling system | A method to cool overclocked processors. |
| memory cache | a small amount of faster RAM that stores recently retrieved data. |
| MMX (Multimedia Extensions) | Multimedia instructions built Intel processors to add better processing. |
| multi-core processing | A processor technology whereby the processor housing contains two or more processors. |
| multiplier | The factor by which the bus speed or frequency is multiplied to get the CPU clock speed. |
| multiprocessor | System that contains more then one processor. |
| octo core | A processor package that contains eight cores and supports 16 instructions at once. |
| overclocking | Running a processor at a higher frequency than is recommended by the manufacture. |
| PowerNow | An AMD technology that increases performance and lowers requirements for processors. |
| processor frequency | The frequency at which the CPU operates. ` |
| quad core | A processor package that contains four cores and supports eight instructions at once. |
| S1 state | The ACPI power saving mode and hard drive and monitor are turned off. |
| S2 state | The ACPI power saving mode where the hard drive , monitor and processor are turned off. |
| S3 state | The ACPI power saving mode where everything is shut down. |
| static RAM (SRAM) | Static RAM |
| stop errors | An error at the kernal level that is severe enough to cause the operating system to stop all processors. |
| thermal compound | A creamlike substance that is placed at the bottom of the cooler heatsink. |
| triple core | A processor package that contains three core processors |
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