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650 - Ch 4 Part 3

Form Factors and Power Supplies

QuestionAnswer
daughter card A subordinate extension of a motherboard.
desktop case The initial screen that is displayed when an OS has a GUI interface loaded.
direct current Current that travels in only one direction (the type of electricity provided by batteries). Computer power supplies transform AC to low DC.
Display Power Management Signaling Energy Star standard specifications that allow for the video card and monitor to go into sleep mode simultaneously. electromagnetic interference (EMI)
Energy Star “Green” systems that satisfy the EPA requirements to decrease the overall consumption of electricity.
field replaceable unit A component in a computer or device that can be replaced with a new component without sending the computer or device back to the manufacturer.
FlexATX A version of the ATX form factor that allows for maximum flexibility in the size and shape of cases and motherboards
form factor A set of specifications on the size, shape, and configuration of a computer hardware component such as a case, power supply, or motherboard.
full AT Another term for AT.
low-profile case Another term for a compact case.
LPX A form factor in which expansion cards are mounted on a riser card that plugs into a motherboard. The expansion cards in LPX systems are mounted parallel to the motherboard, rather than perpendicular to it as in AT and ATX systems.
MicroATX A version of the ATX form factor. MicroATX addresses some new technologies that were developed after the original introduction of ATX.
Mini-ATX A smaller ATX board that can be used with regular ATX cases and power supplies.
Mini-LPX A smaller version of the LPX motherboard.
NLX A low-end form factor that is similar to LPX but provides greater support for current and emerging processor technologies. NLX was designed for flexibility and efficiency of space.
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