| A | B |
|---|
| Modem | is an acronym for modulate/demodulate |
| Cable | modems don't modulate or demodulate because cable signals are already digital |
| peripherals | are noncritical external computer components |
| ergonomic | an * keyboard is split in half to provide a more relaxed natural hand position |
| Dvorak | layout allows for typing at double the rate |
| POST | stands for Power on Self test |
| Laptops | are self-contained and use a LCD monitor |
| CMOS | gives the IRQ & I/O address settings to the BIOS |
| Compatible | When installing a CPU, make sure it is * with the motherboard |
| ZIF | When removing a processor from a * socket, there should be no force required. |
| SEC | A * processor is removed by unlocking the retaining clips on the side of the slot |
| reverse | if you have trouble installing a SIMM * it's orientation |
| laptop | * hard drives are typically UDMA or 2.5 inch EIDE |
| processor | The laptop version of the mother board is called a * board |
| DC controller | monitors and regulates power usage in a laptop |
