Glossary, Appendix, Apm (advanced power management) – Asus K41VF User Manual

Page 69: Awg (american wire gauge), Bios (basic input/output system), Bit (binary digit), Boot, Byte (binary term), Clock throttling

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Appendix

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A-1

Glossary

ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface)

Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers.

APM (Advanced Power Management)

Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers.

AWG (American Wire Gauge)

This table is for general reference only and should not be used as a source of the

American Wire Gauge standard as this table may not be current or complete.

Gauge Diam

Area

R

I@3A/mm2

AWG

(mm)

(mm2)

(ohm/km) (mA)

33

0�18

0�026

676

75

0�19

0�028

605

85

32

0�20

0�031

547

93

30

0�25

0�049

351

147

29

0�30

0�071

243

212

27

0�35

0�096

178

288

26

0�40

0�13

137

378

25

0�45

0�16

108

477

Gauge Diam

Area

R

I@3A/mm2

AWG

(mm)

(mm2)

(ohm/km) (mA)

24

0�50

0�20

87�5

588

0�55

0�24

72�3

715

0�60

0�28

60�7

850

22

0�65

0�33

51�7

1�0 A

0�70

0�39

44�6

1�16 A

0�75

0�44

38�9

1�32 A

20

0�80

0�50

34�1

1�51 A

0�85

0�57

30�2

1�70 A

BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)

BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components, such

as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer’s read-only

memory. BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS

can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM.

Bit (Binary Digit)

Represents the smallest unit of data used by the computer. A bit can have one of two values: 0 or 1.

Boot

Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory. When the manual

instructs you to “boot” your system (or computer), it means to turn ON your computer. “Reboot” means

to restart your computer. When using Windows 95 or later, selecting “Restart” from “Start | Shut Down...”

will reboot your computer.

Byte (Binary Term)

One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits. A byte is used to represent a single alphanumeric character,

punctuation mark, or other symbol.

Clock Throttling

Chipset function which allows the processor’s clock to be stopped and started at a known duty cycle.

Clock throttling is used for power savings, thermal management, and reducing processing speed.

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