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LLF: Short for low-level format, a formatting method that creates the tracks and sectors on a hard disk. Low-level formatting creates the physical format that dictates where data is stored on the disk. Also see high-level format. Modern hard drives are low-level formatted at the factory for the life of the drive. A low-level format is also called a physical format. Macromolecule: A large complex molecule formed from simpler molecules. Dendrimer: A
synthetic, three-dimensional macromolecule formed using a nanoscale
fabrication process. A dendrimer is built up from a monomer, with new
branches added in steps until a tree-like structure is created (dendrimer
comes from the Greek dendra, meaning tree). A dendrimer is technically a
polymer. In computer applications, early research suggests that
dendrimers can be used to create ultra-low dielectric constant
materials, which can lead to breakthroughs in semiconductor performance. Power-on self-test: Called POST, a diagnostic testing sequence run by a computer’s BIOS as the computer’s power is initially turned on. The POST will determine if the computer’s RAM, disk drives, peripheral devices and other hardware components are properly working. If the diagnostic determines that everything is in working order, the computer will continue to boot. |
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