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'''Acronyms''' are used for abbreviation to save time, but in the computer world this can get rather confusing. In order to make things more simple, we've compiled a list of all the acronyms which are associated with hardware ID that we could think of.
 
  
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==Memory sticks==
 
  
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==Acronyms==
  
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=== AGP === - Accelerated Graphics Port
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'''Acronyms''' are used for abbreviation to save time, but in the computer world this can get rather confusing. In order to make things more simple, we've compiled a list of all the acronyms which are associated with hardware ID that we could think of.
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:RAM or Random Access Memory comes in 2 types, DIMM and SIMM
 
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: DIMM (Dual In-Line Memory Module)
 
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:* DIMMs are usually 5.25" long and plug into slots that have plastics clips at the end that open and close to hold them in.  There is also a type of DIMM that is only 2.5-2.75" long known as SODimm which is used in laptops and small computer systems
 
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: SIMM (Single In-Line Memory Module)
 
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:* SIMM is the oldest form of memory that we still see and is shorter than the currently-used types - generally 4.25" long or 3.5" long.  Its slots on the motherboard have metal clamps at the end to hold the stick in place.
 
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'''Exercise'''
 
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Find the SIMM and DIMM slots on the motherboards on the example board in front of you so you can identify these slots.
 
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=== DDR ===
 
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[[Image:DDR1.jpg]]
 
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A stick of DDR has a single notch in it near the center of the stick, with gold pins missing from one side more than the other, as well as 2 rounded notches on each side<br>
 
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''Un módulo de DDR tiene una muesca en en el centro del módulo.''
 
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=== DDR2 ===
 
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[[Image:DDR2.jpg]]
 
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The newer DDR2 has a single notch that is slightly nearer the center of the stick, so it will not fit into a regular DDR slot. That notch also has symmetrical missing gold pins on either side. Like DDR, there are 2 rounded notches on the sides of the stick as well. <br>
 
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=== DDR3 ===
 
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[[Image:DDR3.jpg]]
 
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The DDR3 stick also has a single notch on it that is slightly closer to the end than the DDR2, with symmetrical missing gold pins. On the sides, there are square notches as opposed to the rounded ones of DDR and DDR2. <br>
 
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=== RAMBUS ===
 
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[[Image:RAMBUS.jpg]]
 
  
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A stick of RAMBUS has two close together notches at the center of the stick with a very large gap of missing gold pins.<br>
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=== AGP ===  
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Accelerated Graphics Port
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=== SDRAM ===
 
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[[Image:SDRAM.jpg]]
 
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A stick of SDRAM has two notches in it, one near the center of the stick, and one closer to the side.<br>
 
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''Un módulo de SDRAM tiene dos muescas, una cerca del centro del módulo, y otra cerca a un extremo del módulo.''
 
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=== 72-Pin SIMM ===
 
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      [[Image:72-pin-simm.png]]
 
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72 pin SIMMs are 4.25 inches long.  The holes and notches need to match exactly since there are other objects that look like 72-pin SIMM but aren't, so see points A (side holes), B (center notch) and C (side notch) in the picture.
 
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=== 30-Pin SIMM ===
 
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30 Pin SIMM
 
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[[Image:30-pin-simm.png]]
 
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30-pin SIMMs are 3.5 inches long.  These are the oldest types of memory we still see on a regular basis in System Evaluation.  Note that they do not have a center notch.
 
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==AGP== - Accelerated Graphics Port
 
  
 
[[Image:AGP Socket.JPG]]
 
[[Image:AGP Socket.JPG]]
  
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==BIOS== - Basic Input Output System
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=== BIOS ===
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Basic Input Output System
  
 
[[File:BIOS.png]]
 
[[File:BIOS.png]]
  
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==CPU== - Central Processing Unit
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=== CPU ===
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Central Processing Unit
  
 
[[File:CPU.jpg]]  [[File:CPU (2).JPG]]
 
[[File:CPU.jpg]]  [[File:CPU (2).JPG]]
  
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==DDR== - Double Data Rate
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=== DDR ===
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Double Data Rate
  
 
[[File:DDR stick.jpg]]
 
[[File:DDR stick.jpg]]
  
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==DIMM== - Dual Inline Memory Module
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=== DIMM ===
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Dual Inline Memory Module
  
 
[[File:SIMM and DIMM.jpg]]
 
[[File:SIMM and DIMM.jpg]]
  
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== DRAM == - Dynamic Random Access Memory
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=== DRAM ===
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Dynamic Random Access Memory
  
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== DVI == - Digital Video Interface
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=== DVI ===
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Digital Video Interface
  
 
[[File:DVI Port.jpg]]  [[File:Dvi types.png]]
 
[[File:DVI Port.jpg]]  [[File:Dvi types.png]]
  
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== HDMI == - High Definition Multimedia Input
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=== HDMI ===
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High Definition Multimedia Input
  
 
[[File:HDMI Port.png]]  [[File:HDMI Cord.jpg]]
 
[[File:HDMI Port.png]]  [[File:HDMI Cord.jpg]]
  
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== IDE == - Integrated Drive Electronics
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=== IDE ===
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Integrated Drive Electronics
  
 
[[File:IDE Cable.jpg]]  [[File:IDE Port.jpg]]
 
[[File:IDE Cable.jpg]]  [[File:IDE Port.jpg]]
  
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== LCD == - Liquid Crystal Display
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=== LCD/LED ===  
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Liquid Crystal Display/ Light Emitting Diode
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== LED == - Light Emitting Diode
 
  
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[[File:LCD vs LED.jpg]]
  
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== LGA == - Land Grid Array
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=== LGA ===
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Land Grid Array
  
 
[[File:LGA Socket.jpg]]
 
[[File:LGA Socket.jpg]]
  
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== PCI == - Peripheral Component Interconnect
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=== PCI ===
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Peripheral Component Interconnect
  
 
[[File:PCI Slot.JPG]]
 
[[File:PCI Slot.JPG]]
  
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== PCI-E == - Peripheral Component Interconnect Express
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=== PCI-E ===
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Peripheral Component Interconnect Express
  
 
[[File:PCI-E Slot.jpg]]
 
[[File:PCI-E Slot.jpg]]
  
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== POST == - Power On Self-Test
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=== POST ===
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Power On Self-Test
  
 
[[File:POST1.jpg]]  [[File:POST2.png]]
 
[[File:POST1.jpg]]  [[File:POST2.png]]
  
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== SATA == - Serial Advanced Technology Attachment  
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=== SATA ===
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Serial Advanced Technology Attachment  
  
 
[[File:Sata Cable.jpg]]  [[File:Sata Port.jpg]]
 
[[File:Sata Cable.jpg]]  [[File:Sata Port.jpg]]
  
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== SD-RAM == - Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory
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=== SD-RAM ===
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Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory
  
 
[[File:SD RAM.jpg]]
 
[[File:SD RAM.jpg]]
  
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== SIMM == - Single Inline Memory Module
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=== SIMM ===
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Single Inline Memory Module
  
 
[[File:SIMM 30 pin.jpg]]  [[File:SIMM 72 pin.jpg]]
 
[[File:SIMM 30 pin.jpg]]  [[File:SIMM 72 pin.jpg]]
  
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== SODIMM == - Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module
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=== SODIMM ===
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Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module
  
 
[[File:SO DIMM.png]]
 
[[File:SO DIMM.png]]
  
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== USB == - Universal Serial Bus
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=== USB ===
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Universal Serial Bus
  
 
[[File:Usb Cord.jpg]]  [[File:Usb Port.jpg]]
 
[[File:Usb Cord.jpg]]  [[File:Usb Port.jpg]]
  
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== VGA == - Video Graphic Array
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=== VGA ===
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Video Graphic Array
  
 
[[File:Vga Cable.jpg]]  [[File:HD15.jpg]]
 
[[File:Vga Cable.jpg]]  [[File:HD15.jpg]]
  
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== ZIF == - Zero Insertion Force
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=== ZIF ===
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Zero Insertion Force
  
 
[[File:ZIF Socket.jpg]]
 
[[File:ZIF Socket.jpg]]

Latest revision as of 17:36, 25 July 2013


Acronyms

Acronyms are used for abbreviation to save time, but in the computer world this can get rather confusing. In order to make things more simple, we've compiled a list of all the acronyms which are associated with hardware ID that we could think of.

AGP

Accelerated Graphics Port

AGP Socket.JPG

BIOS

Basic Input Output System

BIOS.png

CPU

Central Processing Unit

CPU.jpg CPU (2).JPG

DDR

Double Data Rate

DDR stick.jpg

DIMM

Dual Inline Memory Module

SIMM and DIMM.jpg

DRAM

Dynamic Random Access Memory

DVI

Digital Video Interface

DVI Port.jpg Dvi types.png

HDMI

High Definition Multimedia Input

HDMI Port.png HDMI Cord.jpg

IDE

Integrated Drive Electronics

IDE Cable.jpg IDE Port.jpg

LCD/LED

Liquid Crystal Display/ Light Emitting Diode

LCD vs LED.jpg

LGA

Land Grid Array

LGA Socket.jpg

PCI

Peripheral Component Interconnect

PCI Slot.JPG

PCI-E

Peripheral Component Interconnect Express

PCI-E Slot.jpg

POST

Power On Self-Test

POST1.jpg POST2.png

SATA

Serial Advanced Technology Attachment

Sata Cable.jpg Sata Port.jpg

SD-RAM

Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory

SD RAM.jpg

SIMM

Single Inline Memory Module

SIMM 30 pin.jpg SIMM 72 pin.jpg

SODIMM

Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module

SO DIMM.png

USB

Universal Serial Bus

Usb Cord.jpg Usb Port.jpg

VGA

Video Graphic Array

Vga Cable.jpg HD15.jpg

ZIF

Zero Insertion Force

ZIF Socket.jpg

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