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Graphics cards, communications, motherboards, etc.

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die

Computer; Computer hardware

A die in the context of integrated circuits is a small block of semiconducting material, on which a given functional circuit is fabricated. Typically, integrated circuits are produced in large ...

cabling diagram

Computer; Computer hardware

A schematic diagram that shows the physical position and connection of cables between systems. This diagram is used as reference to install or repair cable connections in a system.

accelerator

Computer; Computer hardware

In hardware, a device that speeds or enhances the operation of one or more subsystems, leading to improved program performance.

access violation

Computer; Computer hardware

An attempt to run a memory operation that the underlying page protection does not allow. An access violation applies to memory operations, but does not apply when the security manager checks ...

application programming interface

Computer; Computer hardware

A set of routines that an application uses to request and carry out lower-level services performed by a computer's operating system. These routines usually carry out maintenance tasks such as ...

hardware

Computer; Computer hardware

The mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical devices comprising a computer system, as the CPU, disk drives, keyboard, or screen.

computer

Computer; Computer hardware

An electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.

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