(Synchronous Graphics RAM) A type of dynamic RAM chip that is similar to the SDRAM technology, but includes enhanced graphics features for use with display adapters. Its Block Write and Mask Write functions allow the frame buffer to be cleared faster and selected pixels to be modified faster.
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