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Cards in this set: Term Format Definition preparing the disk for use by writing track/sector identification and gap location on the disk surface Term 512 bytes Definition The sector size in the IBM-compatible/Microsoft world. Term Head to Disk Interface Definition when the R/W head touches the disk platter. Term DVD10 Definition 9.4GB, Double-sided, Single Layer Term Primary Partition Definition The First Partition Term HVD Definition 5.0v, used with the original SCSI bus, utilized long calbes without corruption, very expensive. Term Wide SCSI Definition 16-bit, 15 devices plus controller, 68-pin connector. Term Forced Perfect Termination Definition SCSI termination method that virtually eliminates any signal reflections and is the best form of termination Term DVD9 Definition 8.5GB, single-sided, double layer Term Memory Stick Definition A flash memory card format introduced by the sony corp. Term PC-based PVR Definition Digital Video Recorder. System that employs a video capture card to store video images on the device Term Partitioning Definition Dividing a physical drive into multiple logical storage area and then treating each area as if it were a seperate disk drive Term SCSI Priorty Sequence Definition 7-0,15-8 Term DVD18 Definition 17GB, Double Layer, Double Sided Term Compact Flash Definition flash memory based device used in the professional camera markets. Term Lands Definition The area between the pits. Term 3 Levels of Preparation for a HD Definition 1. Run CMOS config. 2. Partition 3. Format Term 3 Levels of Preparation for a HD Definition 1. Run CMOS config. 2. Partition 3. Format Term 3 Levels of Preparation for a HD Definition 1. Run CMOS config. 2. Partition 3. Format Term RAID 1 Definition Mirroring and Duplexing Term DVD5 Definition 4.7GB, Single Sided, Single Layer Term BluRay Definition 25GB Disc. Single Sided, Single Layer AWESOME, Created by Sony Term ATAPI Definition Specification provides improved IDE drivers for use with CD-ROM drivers. Term 40 pin / 80 conductor cable Definition Cable used for ultra ata-66 and above specifications Term Multimode (scsi) Definition shifting back and forth between traditional SE mode and LVD mode Term Logical Drives Definition An extended partition may be subdivided into 23 of these. Term Extended Partition Definition An additional partition created on any unused disk space that remains. Term LVD Definition 3.3v, reduced cost, shorter cable lengths, used in modern SCSI devices Term 3 PATA Drive Configuration Definition Master, Slave, Cable Select Term Standalone PVR Definition Digital Video Recorder that contains a firmware based OS and application software. Term Default SCSI Controller ID Definition ID7 Term Single-Ended Definition 3.3v, Shorter cable lengths, cheaper, most common type of signaling in its day Term RAID 0 Definition Striped Disk Array without Fault Tolerance Term Partition Table Definition This is used to store information about the partitions and logical drives on the disk. Term Pits Definition a blistered area Term RAID 5 Definition Independent data disks with distributed parity blocks. Term DT Clocking Definition SCSI data transfer technique to send data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock cycle. Term 40-pin 40 conductor cable Definition Cabled used for ultra ata-33 specifications. Term Secure Digital Cards Definition Flash memory card format used in a variety of different portable devices including digital cameras, notebooks, and PDA's. Term Fast SCSI Definition 8-bit, 7 Devices plus controller, 50-pin connector Term Track-Seek Time Definition The amount of time required for the drives R/W heads to movie between cylinders and settle over a particular track. Term Defrag Definition Utility designed to help chronologically order the data on the hard disk drive. Term Access Time Definition Average time, expressed in milliseconds, required to position the drives's R/W heads over a specified track/cylinder and to reach a specified sector on the track. Term Chkdsk Definition Checks the computers hard disk drives status for any cross-linked or any additional errors. Term Data Transfer Rate Definition The speed expressed in MB/sec at which data is transfered between the system and the drive. Term Low Level Format Definition Marks off disk into cylinders & sectors and defines their placement on the disk.