User guide

Glossary
Bit
A bit is a binary digit (0 or 1). It is the smallest unit used in data processing.
Controller
Serves to control data input and output in a data processing system or
between a computer and the connected peripherals.
CPU
Abbreviation of central processing unit. It includes the main components of
a data processing system. The CPU monitors all operations and provides
data and programs. It comprises the control unit for input and output, the
computer and the main memory, divided into ROM and immediate access
storage.
DVI
It is a new standard for digital data transfer. A DVI connection transfers a
digital signal to the monitor without converting it to analog, thereby making
sure that no information is lost or garbled in the digital-to-analog conversion
and following analog-to-digital conversion that can occur in current digital
display devices. DVI has three subsets: DVI-A, for analog signals, DVI-D,
for digital signals, and DVI-I (integrated), for both analog and digital signals.
In the future PCs and laptops are not only equipped with DVI, but also video
devices as DVD.
Interface
Designates the transition point between different hardware units and
software units or between hardware and software units of computers or their
peripherals.
JEIDA
Abbreviation of Japan Electronic Industry Development Association.
Industry standard for memory cards.
Operating system
Refers to all programs that are a component of a computer and are required
for operating the system and executing application programs.
PCIe
Abbreviation of Peripheral Component Interconnect Express. The basis for
the „classical“ bus structure is a parallel architecture, i.e. all connected
terminals share an available bandwidth. With the new technology - PCI
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