1.2 Memory

1.2 Memory

1. Virtual Memory

   • Simulated memory in the hard drive
   • Application on the computer, RAM cannot support (runs out).

2. ROM

3. Cache

4. RAM

5. Flash Memory

   • USB
   • Memory cards
   • Solid State drives
     • No moving parts, in flash memory.
   • Light weight
   • Can get lost easily

6. Volatile Memory

   • Loses its information because of the power turning off

7. POST

   • BIOS
     • Basic Input Output System
   • Power On Self Test

8. DRAM

   • Stores each bit of data in a seperate capitator

9. Register

10. Firmware

    • Permanent software programmes into ROM