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Notes on RAM and ROM
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RAM
Memory used by programs running
programs use memory to solve info required to run the software
RAM stores instructions that are sent to the CPU to decode and execute
volatile memory is where the contents are erased once the computer looses power. DRAM is ram that needs to be refreshed every 2 milliseconds.
SRAM- does not need refreshing but uses more gates.
The ROM holds instructions that can't be changed.
The BIOS (Basic input/output system)
On every computer available. Makes sure every chip and component run smoothly together.