HP Vectra VE 5/series 2 - Manual (Page 118)

ROM
Read-Only Memory. Computer memory used to store parts of the computer’s operating system
permanently. ROM chips can contain instructions and data.
SCAM
SCSI Configured Automatically. A protocol which automatically assigns device IDs to SCSI
devices which support SCAM.
SCSI
Small Computer System Interface. A high-speed data bus used for connecting hard disks, tape
drives, and other accessories to your computer.
SCSI chain
Devices connected on a single SCSI bus.
Setup program
Used to inform the computer about its configuration, for example the amount of memory
installed. The setup program is stored in ROM on the system board.
shadow RAM
A method of relocating the system and/or video BIOS from slower ROM chips to faster RAM to
improve system performance.
SIMM
Single In-line Memory Module. These memory modules can provide a 32-bit data path.
Sound files
Files containing sound data. Sound files are usually stored in one of four formats, with the
extension .WAV, .MID, .VOC, or .CMF.
terminator
A resistor at the end of a SCSI cable that prevents the signal from reflecting back along the
cable.
video controller
A chip or expansion card which converts signals in the computer into displayable signals.
video RAM
Memory that enables or speeds up drawing to the screen or increases resolution or color
options.