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Internal Memory

Internal memory in computers is classified into RAM and ROM. RAM is volatile memory used for temporary data storage while running applications, whereas ROM is non-volatile memory that permanently stores essential information like configuration data and the BIOS. The BIOS performs hardware checks and loads the operating system into RAM upon startup.

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Internal Memory

Internal memory in computers is classified into RAM and ROM. RAM is volatile memory used for temporary data storage while running applications, whereas ROM is non-volatile memory that permanently stores essential information like configuration data and the BIOS. The BIOS performs hardware checks and loads the operating system into RAM upon startup.

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Internal Memory

The internal memory of a computer can be classified as RAM and ROM.

Random access memory (RAM) is an internal chip where data is temporarily stored
when running applications. This memory can be written to and read from. Because
its contents are lost when power to the computer is turned off, it is often referred
to as a volatile or temporary memory.

Read Only Memory (ROM) is a memory used to store information that needs to
be permanent. It is often used to contain, for example, configuration data for
a computer system. Chips used for ROM cannot be altered and can only be read
from (hence their name). One of the main advantages is that the information
stored on the ROM chip is not lost, even when power is turned off to the
computer. They are often referred to as non-volatile memories.
ROM also contains some coding known as the boot file. This code tells the computer what to
do when it first starts up, it is often referred to as the BIOS (basic input/output system).

When the computer is turned on, the BIOS carries out a hardware check to find
out if all the devices are present and whether they are functional. Then it loads
the operating system into the RAM.
The BIOS stores the date, time and system configuration in a non-volatile chip
called a CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) – this is usually
battery powered.

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