Glossary - Asus F70SL Hardware User Manual

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Appendix

Glossary

ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface)
Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers.
APM (Advanced Power Management)
Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers.
AWG (American Wire Gauge)
This table is for general reference only and should not be used as a source of the
American Wire Gauge standard as this table may not be current or complete.
Gauge Diam
AWG (mm)
 0.18
0.1
2 0.20
0 0.2
2 0.0
2 0.
2 0.40
2 0.4
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)
BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components,
such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer's
read-only memory. BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program.
The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM.
Bit (Binary Digit)
Represents the smallest unit of data used by the computer. A bit can have one of two values: 0 or 1.
Boot
Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory. When the man-
ual instructs you to "boot" your system (or computer), it means to turn ON your computer. "Reboot"
means to restart your computer. When using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from "Start |
Shut Down..." will reboot your computer.
Byte (Binary Term)
One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits. A byte is used to represent a single alphanumeric charac-
ter, punctuation mark, or other symbol.
Clock Throttling
Chipset function which allows the processor's clock to be stopped and started at a known duty cycle.
Clock throttling is used for power savings, thermal management, and reducing processing speed.
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Area R I@3A/mm2
(mm2) (ohm/km) (mA)
0.02  
0.028 0 8
0.01 4 
0.04 1 14
0.01 24 212
0.0 18 288
0.1 1 8
0.1 108 4
Gauge Diam Area
AWG (mm) (mm2)
24 0.0 0.20
0. 0.24
0.0 0.28
22 0. 0.
0.0 0.
0. 0.44
20 0.80 0.0
0.8 0.
R I@3A/mm2
(ohm/km) (mA)
8. 88
2. 1
0. 80
1. 1.0 A
44. 1.1 A
8. 1.2 A
4.1 1.1 A
0.2 1.0 A