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Level 1 cache   memory on the processor die  
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Level 2 cache   memory in the processor package  
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Level 3 cache   memory further from the processor core, but still in the processor package  
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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  
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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  
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front-side bus   connects to the front side of the processor that faces the outside world  
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internal bus   the bus inside the CPU that is used for communication between the CPU's internal components  
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back-side bus   portion of the internal bus that connects the processor to the internal memory cache  
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Processor frequency   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  
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multiprocessor platform   a second method of improving performance is installing more than one processor on a motherboard  
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multi-core processing   latest advancement in multiple processing  
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dual core   two cores  
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triple core   three cores  
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quad core   four cores  
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octo core   eight cores  
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memory cache   L1, L2, or L3 cache  
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static RAM   S-RAM  
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MMX   multimedia extensions  
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PowerNow!   AMD increases performance and lowers power requirements  
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Cool'n'Quiet   AMD lowers power requirements and helps keep a system quiet  
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology   Intel steps down processor frequency when the processor is idle to conserve power and lower heat  
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Execute Disable Bit   security feature that prevents software from executing or reproducing itself if it appears to be malicious  
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Centrino   Intel processor, chipset, and wireless network adapter are all interconnected as a unit  
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cooler   consists of a fan  
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heat sink   fins that draw heat away from the processor  
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thermal compound   placed between the bottom of the cooler heatsink and the top of the processor  
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case fan   one or more positions of hold a case fan  
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DRAM   dynamic RAM  
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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  
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Advanced Configuration and Power Interface   current set of standards that is used by BIOS, hardware, and the OS to manage power  
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S1 state   hard drive and monitor are turned off and everything else runs normally  
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S2 state   hard drive, monitor, and processor are turned off  
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S3 state   everything is shut down except RAM and enough of the system to respond to a wake-up call  
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chassis air guide   air guide is a round air duct  
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stop errors   unknown error message on a blue background is displayed and system halts  
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