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EP CH6 STK 1

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Level 1 (L1) cache   Memory on the processor die.  
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Level 2 (L2) cache   Memory in the processor package, but not on the processor die.  
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Level 3 (L3) cache   The cache farther from the processor core, but still in the processor package.  
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hyper-threading   Intel's computing technology that the processor can use.  
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hyper transport   AMD'S computing technology that the processor can use.  
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front-side bus (FSB)   The bus that connects to the front side of the processor that faces the outside world.  
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internal bus   The bus used inside the processor for housing, data, instructions, addresses, and control signals.  
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back-side bus (BSB)   The portion of the internal bus that connects the processor to the internal memory cache.  
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processor frequency   The speed at which the processor operates internally.  
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multiplier   The factor by which the bus speed or frequency is multiplied to get the CPU clock speed  
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overclocking   Running a motherboard or processor at a higher speed than the manufacturer suggests.  
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multiprocessor   A system that contains more than one processor. The motherboard has more than one processor socket and the processor must be rated to work in this multi-processor environment.  
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multi-core processing   Technology that has the processor housing containing 2 or more cores that operate at the same frequency, but independently of each other.  
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dual-core processing   A CPU using multi-core processing that has 2 cores.  
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triple core   A CPU using multi-core processing that has 3 cores.  
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quad core   A CPU using multi-core processing that has 4 cores.  
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octocore   A CPU using multi-core processing that has 8 cores.  
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memory cache   RAM that holds data and instructions that the memory controller anticipates the processor will need next.  
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DRAM (Dynamic RAM)   RAM stored in memory modules (DIMM'S) on the motherboard.  
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static RAM (SRAM)   Memory in a memory cache.  
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MMX (Multimedia Extensions)   The first technology to support repetitive looping. MMX helps with processing multimedia data.  
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PowerNow!   Technology by AMD that increases performance and lowers power requirements.  
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Cool’n’Quiet   Technology by AMD that lowers power requirements and helps keep a quiet system.  
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)   Technology by INTEL that steps down processor frequency when the processor is idle to conserve power and lower heat  
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Execute disable bit   Technology by Intel that is a security feature that prevents software from executing or reproducing itself if it appears to be malicious.  
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Centrino   Processor technology in which the Intel processor, chipset, and wireless network adapter are all interconnected as a unit, which improves laptop performance.  
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