(see local bus).
pixel The smallest entity which cab be displayed on a monitor
when in a graphics mode. Sometimes referred to as a
dot.
port A plug, connector, socket or interface.
power supply
unit (PSU)
The unit which supplies power to the notebook.
processor chip See CPU.
program A complete set of instructions written in a notebook
language for handling a particular task.
PSU See power supply unit.
RAM Random access memory, also known as user or program
memory, which stores programs and data loaded from
disk ready for processing.
real-time clock
(RTC)
A clock inside a notebook which keeps time whether the
notebook is switched on or off.
reboot See reset.
refresh rate The number of times per second the graphics adapter
sends an image to the monitor.
reset Clear the memory of a notebook and reload the
operating system usually done by pressing the reset
button or <CTRL/ALT/DEL>.
ROM Read-only memory. This type of memory can only be
read from.
screen mode The format (including resolution and number of colours)
in which information is presented on the screen.
serial number The unique number assigned to a notebook (or a
component); on RM notebooks, the serial number is on
the rear of the notebook e.g. M012345678.
server A notebook which controls the activities of a network.
SIMM/DIMM Single Inline Memory Module/Dual Inline Memory
Module; A small plug-in board containing DRAM
chips. SIMMs provide your notebook's memory.
software Programs such as operating systems, applications or
languages.
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