DMA — direct memory access — A channel that allows
certain types of data transfer between RAM and a device
to bypass the processor.
DMTF — Distributed Management Task Force — A
consortium of hardware and software companies who
develop management standards for distributed desktop,
network, enterprise, and Internet environments.
domain — A group of computers, programs, and devices
on a network that are administered as a unit with common
rules and procedures for use by a specific group of users.
Een gebruiker meldt zich aan bij het domein om toegang
te krijgen tot de bronnen.
DRAM — dynamic random-access memory — Memory
that stores information in integrated circuits containing
capacitors.
driver — Software that allows the operating system to control
a device such as a printer. Veel apparaten werken niet goed
als het juiste stuurprogramma niet op de computer is
geïnstalleerd.
DSL — Digital Subscriber Line — A technology that
provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection
through an analog telephone line.
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dual-core — An Intel
technology in which two physical
computational units exist inside a single processor
package, thereby increasing computing efficiency and
multi-tasking ability.
dual display mode — A display setting that allows you to
use a second monitor as an extension of your display. Dit
wordt ook wel dubbele schermmodus genoemd.
DVD-R — DVD recordable — A recordable version of a
DVD. U kunt slechts één keer gegevens op een dvd-r
opnemen. De gegevens kunnen niet worden gewist of
overschreven.
DVD+RW — DVD rewritable — A rewritable version of
a DVD. Op een dvd+rw kunt u gegevens opnemen, deze
wissen en overschrijven (opnieuw opnemen). (Dvd+rw
technologie verschilt van dvd-rw technologie.)
DVD+RW drive — drive that can read DVDs and most
CD media and write to DVD+RW (rewritable DVDs) discs.
DVI — digital video interface — A standard for digital
transmission between a computer and a digital video display.
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ECC — error checking and correction — A type of
memory that includes special circuitry for testing the
accuracy of data as it passes in and out of memory.
ECP — extended capabilities port — A parallel connector
design that provides improved bidirectional data transmission.
ECP gebruikt, net als EPP , directe geheugentoegang voor
het overbrengen van gegevens en verbetert in veel gevallen
de prestaties.
EIDE — enhanced integrated device electronics — An
improved version of the IDE interface for hard drives and
CD drives.
EMI — electromagnetic interference — Electrical
interference caused by electromagnetic radiation.
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ENERGY STAR
— Environmental Protection Agency
requirements that decrease the overall consumption of
electricity.
EPP — enhanced parallel port — A parallel connector
design that provides bidirectional data transmission.
ESD — electrostatic discharge — A rapid discharge of
static electricity. ESD kan geïntegreerde circuits in
computer- en communicatieapparatuur beschadigen.
expansion card — A circuit board that installs in an
expansion slot on the system board in some computers,
expanding the capabilities of the computer. Denk hierbij
aan video-, modem, en geluidskaarten.
expansion slot — A connector on the system board (in
some computers) where you insert an expansion card,
connecting it to the system bus.
ExpressCard — A removable I/O card adhering to the
PCMCIA standard. Modems en netwerkadapters zijn
gangbare types expresskaart. Expresskaarten ondersteunen
zowel de PCI Express als de USB 2.0 standaard.
Express Service Code — A numeric code located on a sticker
on your Dell™ computer. Gebruik de Express servicecode
als u voor ondersteuning contact opneemt met Dell. De
Express servicecode wordt in sommige landen niet gebruikt.
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