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DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module): A memory board that is in effect a double SIMM. It uses a 168-pin connector and its 64-bit wide bus allows single modules to be installed in Pentium systems.  

Display resolution: A measure of how detailed an image can look, referred to in pixels or dots.

DMI (Desktop Management Interface): A common framework for managing personal computers and network servers that is independent of operating system protocols.DMI ensures easier asset management, lowers TCO and simplifies software installation.  

Docking station: A cradle for your notebook that provides space for extra drives and attachment points for all your cables. Docking stations are popular in business but are losing favor to port replicators among individuals.

DVMT: Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT): DVMT delivers two key features to this video architecture: Direct AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) and intelligent arbitration. Direct AGP dynamically and directly allocates and de-allocates system memory for 3D texturing, resulting in more life-like 3D video quality. Intelligent arbitration balances video and data streams between all system components (CPU, graphics subsystem, I/O and system memory), improving overall platform performance through efficient memory utilization. Adding a Graphics Performance Accelerator (GPA) can enhance the performance of this technology.  

DX8.1: Technology that utilizes the pixel and vertex shaders available in DirectX 8.1 which allows users to experience realistic and vivid images.