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How Memory Works

The document discusses different types of computer memory including RAM, ROM, cache memory, dynamic RAM, static RAM, and flash memory. It explains that RAM is temporary memory that can store the operating system, open applications and files, while ROM is permanent, read-only memory that stores the BIOS. Cache memory sits between the CPU and RAM to allow faster access to frequently used data. The document also mentions virtual memory which uses the hard drive as additional memory beyond what is physically installed.

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How Memory Works

The document discusses different types of computer memory including RAM, ROM, cache memory, dynamic RAM, static RAM, and flash memory. It explains that RAM is temporary memory that can store the operating system, open applications and files, while ROM is permanent, read-only memory that stores the BIOS. Cache memory sits between the CPU and RAM to allow faster access to frequently used data. The document also mentions virtual memory which uses the hard drive as additional memory beyond what is physically installed.

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How Memory Works

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6 types of electronic memory


RAM
ROM
Cache
Dynamic RAM

Static RAM

Flash Memory

When the level 2


cache is above a usb
drive on the pyramid,

it means that the


information is easier
to access by the CPU.

ROM stands for read-only memory. It is a type of permanent memory.


BIOS stands for basic input/output system. It provides basic information for the
computer on storage devices, boot sequence, security, and plug and play
capability.
RAM stands for random access memory. It is a type of temporary memory.
Things that can be loaded into RAM

Operating system

An application

Any files opened for use of an opened application

When you save a file and close application

When an application is closed the data stored in the RAM is usually


purged(deleted) from RAM to make room for new data.
The cheapest form of read/write memory in wide use today is the hard disk. It is
popular to use large quantities of this product because it is very inexpensive and
permanent storage.
The bit size of a CPU tells you how many bytes of information it can access from
RAM at a time.
The unit of measure used to determine the CPUs processing speed is Megahertz
(MHz).
The high speed memory is called the SRAM.

The final step in memory is the registers. These are memory cells built right into
the CPU that contain specific data needed by the CPU, particularly the arithmetic
and logic unit (ALU). The registers sit at the top of the hierarchy pyramid with the
CPU.
In a computer, the Memory Address Register (MAR) is a CPU register that either
stores the memory address from which data will be fetched to the CPU or
the address to which data will be sent and stored. In other words, MAR holds
the memory location of data that needs to be accessed.
Virtual memory is memory that appears to exist as main storage although most
of it is supported by data held in secondary storage. Virtual memory actually
exists on the hard drive rather than as memory modules on the motherboard.

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