Dell PowerEdge 2500SC - Manual (Page 53)

VRAM
Abbreviation for video random-access memory. Some video adapters use VRAM chips (or a combination of VRAM and DRAM) to improve video performance.
VRAM is dual-ported, allowing the video adapter to update the screen and receive new image data at the same time.
W
Abbreviation for watt(s).
WH
Abbreviation for watt-hour(s).
win.ini file
A start-up file for the Windows operating system. When you start Windows, it consults the win.ini file to determine a variety of options for the Windows operating
environment. Among other things, the win.ini file records what printer(s) and fonts are installed for Windows. The win.ini file also usually includes sections that contain
optional settings for Windows application programs that are installed on the hard-disk drive.
Running the Control Panel or Windows Setup program may change options in the win.ini file. On other occasions, you may need to change or add options to the
win.ini file manually with a text editor such as Notepad.
Windows 95
An integrated and complete Microsoft Windows operating system that does not require MS-DOS and that provides advanced operating system performance,
improved ease of use, enhanced workgroup functionality, and simplified file management and browsing.
Windows NT
High-performance server and workstation operating system software developed by Microsoft that is intended for technical, engineering, and financial applications.
write-protected
Read-only files are said to be write-protected. You can write-protect a 3.5-inch diskette by sliding its write-protect tab to the open position or by setting the write-
protect feature in the System Setup program.
XMM
Abbreviation for extended memory manager, a utility that allows application programs and operating systems to use extended memory in accordance with the XMS.
XMS
Abbreviation for eXtended Memory Specification.
ZIF
Acronym for zero insertion force. Some systems use ZIF sockets and connectors to allow devices such as the microprocessor chip to be installed or removed with no
stress applied to the device.
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