Dell Inspiron 2000 - Manual (Page 39)

having to find it first. Shortcuts do not change the location of files; if you delete a shortcut, the original file is not affected.
SIMD
Abbreviation for single instruction, multiple data. SIMD is a technology incorporated into certain Intel microprocessors that extends the capabilities of these microprocessors
to handle multimedia and communications software. This technology includes new instructions and data types that allows the microprocessor to process multiple data
elements in parallel, thereby improving overall system performance.
SPD
Abbreviation for serial presence detect.
SRAM
Abbreviation for static random-access memory.
standby mode
A power conservation mode that turns off the display and reduces power to the microprocessor, VGA PCI bus, diskette drive or CD-ROM drive (if installed), serial and parallel
ports, hard-disk drive, PC Card controller, internal speakers and microphone, and external speakers and microphone (if attached).
SuperDisk LS-120 drive
SuperDisk LS-120 drives provide high-capability storage and compatibility with older standard, lower capacity 3.5-inch diskettes and replaces 1.44-MB drives.
SVGA
Abbreviation for super video graphics array. VGA and SVGA are video standards for video cards and controllers 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 controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the computer.
SXGA
Abbreviation for super extended graphics array.
system board
As the main circuit board, the system board usually contains most of your computer's integral components, such as the following:
l Microprocessor
l RAM
l Controllers for standard devices, such as the keyboard
l Various ROM chips
Frequently used synonyms for system board are motherboard and logic board.
system configuration information
Data stored in memory that tells a computer what hardware is installed and how the computer should be configured for operation.
system diskette
System diskette is a synonym for bootable diskette.
system memory
System memory is a synonym for RAM.
system.ini file
A start-up file for the Windows operating system. When you start Windows, it consults the system.ini file to determine a variety of options for the Windows operating
environment. Among other things, the system.ini file records which video, mouse, and keyboard drivers are installed for Windows.
Running the Control Panel or Windows Setup program may change options in the system.ini file. On other occasions, you may need to change or add options to the
system.ini file manually with a text editor, such as Notepad.
system setup program
A BIOS-based program that allows you to configure your computer's hardware and customize the computer's operation by setting such features as password protection.
Because the system setup program is stored in NVRAM, any settings remain in effect until you change them again.