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| Chipset | The set of chips on the system board that support the SPU and other basic functions. |
| Memory | internal storage areas of the computer |
| DRAM | A type of RAM thta needs to be refreshed |
| SRAM | Doesn't need to be refreshed. |
| Rom | A special type of meemory that is permanent |
| SIMM | a group of memory chips that transfer information 32 bits ata time |
| DIMM | A group of memory chips that transfer info 64 bits at a atime |
| CMOS RAM | a special type of memory that stored info about the comp setup |
| Interface card | a means of connecting devices to the system board so that they can communicate with the micrprocessor. |
| Bus | collection of wiresthat connect an interface card and the microprocessor etc. |
| Software | set of electronic instructions for processing data |
| system software | low-level programs that provide the most basic functionality, |
| OS | a type of system that provide the most basic interface between the user and the comp components. |
| Application Software | High level programs that are written to run on specific OS's |
| GUI | graphical user interface |
| Driver | Software that enables the OS and peripheral devices to communicate |
| Firmware | software stored in memory chips that retain data whether or not power is on. |
| PROM | a memory chim that is programmad once. |
| EPROM | a re-usable memory chip that is programmed electrically and erased by exposure to ultra violetlight |
| EEPROM | a memory chip that is programmed and erased electronically |
