Users Guide

172 Glossary
EMS
Abbreviation for Expanded Memory Specification.
EPP
Abbreviation for Enhanced Parallel Port which provides improved bidirectional
data transmission. Many devices are designed to take advantage of the
EPP standard, especially devices, such as network or SCSI adapters that connect
to the parallel port of a portable computer.
EPROM
Acronym for erasable programmable read-only memory.
ERA
Abbreviation for embedded remote access.
ERA/MC
Abbreviation for embedded remote access modular computer. See modular system.
ERA/O
Abbreviation for embedded remote access option.
ESD
Abbreviation for electrostatic discharge.
ESM
Abbreviation for embedded systems management.
expanded memory
A technique for accessing RAM above 1 MB. To enable expanded memory on
your system, you must use an EMM. You should configure your system to support
expanded memory only if you run application programs that can use (or require)
expanded memory.
expansion bus
Your system contains an expansion bus that allows the microprocessor to
communicate with controllers for peripheral devices, such as a network card or
an internal modem.
expansion-card connector
A connector on the system's system board or riser board for plugging in an
expansion card.
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