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JS ch 6 stack 1

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