Dell Precision 610 - Manual (Page 132)

Windows NT and OS/2(r) operating systems can optionally use
a FAT file system structure.
FCC
Abbreviation for Federal Communications Commission.
flash memory
A type of EEPROM chip that can be reprogrammed from a
utility on diskette while still installed in a computer; most
EEPROM chips can only be rewritten with special programming
equipment.
format
To prepare a hard-disk drive or diskette for storing files. An
unconditional format deletes all data stored on the disk.
ft
Abbreviation for feet.
FTP
Abbreviation for file transfer protocol.
g
Abbreviation for gram(s).
G
Abbreviation for gravities.
GB
Abbreviation for gigabyte(s). A gigabyte equals 1,024
megabytes or 1,073,741, 824 bytes.
graphics coprocessor
See " coprocessor ".
graphics mode
A video mode that can be defined as x horizontal by y vertical
pixels by z colors.
group
As it relates to DMI, a group is a data structure that defines
Abbreviation for uninterruptible power supply. A battery-
powered unit that automatically supplies power to your
computer in the event of an electrical failure.
USB
Abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. A USB connector
provides a single connection point for multiple USB-compliant
devices, such as mice, keyboards, printers, and computer
speakers. USB devices can also be connected and
disconnected while the system is running.
utility
A program used to manage system resources-memory, disk
drives, or printers, for example.
UTP
Abbreviation for unshielded twisted pair.
V
Abbreviation for volt(s).
VAC
Abbreviation for volt(s) alternating current.
VCCI
Abbreviation for Voluntary Control Council for Interference.
VCR
Abbreviation for video cassette recorder.
VDC
Abbreviation for volt(s) direct current.
VESA
Acronym for Video Electronics Standards Association.
VGA
Abbreviation for video graphics array. VGA and SVGA are
video standards for video adapters with greater resolution and
color display capabilities than previous standards.
To display a program at a specific resolution, you must install
the appropriate video drivers and your monitor must support
the resolution. Similarly, the number of colors that a program
can display depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the
video driver, and the amount of video memory installed for the
video adapter.