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Mind Map by Nathan Grace , updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Nathan Grace
over 9 years ago
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Ram and Rom
- RAM
- RAM stands for Random Access Memory
- The purpose of RAM is
used for storing loaded
programs and the data
programs use. It stands
for "random access
memory" and
constitutes the working
memory of a computer.
- RAM is volatile
- Nothing is stored on the RAM
permanently- as soon as you
switch off your computer the RAM
empties. The RAM is used for
running your programmes not
storage
- the user can
modify
individual
values
interactively
- RAM stands for Random Access Memory
- ROM
- ROM stands for Read Only Memory
- The purpose of ROM is In computing, ROM
stands for "read-only memory" and
refers to a type of memory used to store
data or information in a permanent
form. It is applied mainly in the
distribution of firmware and
semiconductor integrated circuits.
- ROM is non-volatile
- In general, ROM in a PC contains the BIOS,
basically the most basic stuff the PC needs
to run, such as load the operating system
from somewhere. However, the bootup
"image" can also be stored in ROM (known as
"boot rom") on diskless network station
setups.
- The user can
read from ROM,
but they can't
write to it or
modify it.
- ROM stands for Read Only Memory
- Non-Volatile & Volatile
- Non-volatile
means that it saves
but it will deleted
the next time you
log on
- Volatile means that it will
be saved and the all the
time you go on it will still
be saved on the computer
unless you delete is
obviously
- Non-volatile
means that it saves
but it will deleted
the next time you
log on
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