136Chapter 6AppendixGlossaryThe Glossary lists the terminologies used in this User Guide. For terminologies other than these, look in Windows Help.BackupA way to save the current data to restore it later if necessary.A backup is a way to restore computer data when the data orcomputer is damaged.Chargeable USBThis program enables supplying power to a specific USB port whenthe system is in power saving mode, hibernation mode or off.ClientThis refers to a computer that uses a shared network resourceprovided by a server.DDR SDRAM(Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory)DRAM is a memory type whose cells consist of a capacitor andtransistor manufactured at a low price. SDRAM is a memory typewhose performance has been improved by synchronizing the clockwith the external CPU clock. DDR SDRAM is a memory type whoseperformance has been improved by doubling the operating speedof the SDRAM and is widely used nowadays. This computer usesDDR SDRAM.Device ManagerAn administrative tool used to manage computer devices. You canadd or remove hardware or update a device driver using the DeviceManager.DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)This refers to automatically allocating IP addresses to the users onthe network by the network administrators.Direct XAn application interface developed to enable Windows applicationprograms to access hardware devices at a very high speed. Sincethe operating speed of graphics, memory and sound cards must bevery fast to provide high quality video and sound for games, DirectX enables faster control and interaction between applications andhardware devices. By using Direct X, the multimedia performanceof Windows has been hugely improved.DriverSoftware that interacts between the hardware and the operatingsystem. An operating system knows the hardware informationand controls the hardware. In general, a driver is supplied with thecorresponding hardware device.D-sub (D-subminiature)This is the cable connecting a general CRT monitor and thecomputer. Analog video is output through this cable.