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Memory: - by Mr. Moore

Memory is stored in either RAM or ROM. RAM (random access memory) temporarily stores data and programs while the computer is on but loses its contents when powered off, while ROM (read only memory) permanently stores essential startup instructions and cannot be altered. The two main memory components inside a computer's processor are RAM, which temporarily holds data and programs, and BIOS (basic input/output system) stored on ROM, which contains instructions for starting up the computer.

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Memory: - by Mr. Moore

Memory is stored in either RAM or ROM. RAM (random access memory) temporarily stores data and programs while the computer is on but loses its contents when powered off, while ROM (read only memory) permanently stores essential startup instructions and cannot be altered. The two main memory components inside a computer's processor are RAM, which temporarily holds data and programs, and BIOS (basic input/output system) stored on ROM, which contains instructions for starting up the computer.

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Memory

By Mr. Moore

Introduction

When a computer is switched on, data can be stored in its memory. However, when a computer is switched off, most of this data is lost. Where this data is kept Characteristics of these components.

Inside the Processing Unit

If you look inside the processor you will find two components that have to do with memory RAM BIOS

Memory

Memory is a very crucial component of any computer.


Almost every device inside your computer has some type of memory of its own. Memory will fall into one of two categories: volatile and permanent.

Memory

Two kinds of memory RAM Stores the data while the computer is working on it ROM Stores the instructions, that tell the computer how to start working

RAM

Random Access Memory (RAM) is a fast temporary area where programs and data are stored whilst the computer is switched on. For example, when you load a word processing program it is loaded into RAM.

Characteristics of RAM

Ram is Volatile It holds data and instructions temporarily The computer power has to be on. Amount of RAM determines which programs will run and how efficiently

ROM

Read Only Memory (ROM) is computer memory that cannot be changed by a program or user.
ROM retains its memory even after the computer is turned off. For example, ROM stores the instructions for the computer to start up when it is turned on again

Characteristics of ROM

ROM is permanent Holds data and instructions even when the computer is switched off. Data or program instructions are read only and cannot be changed. Used to contain fixed start-up programs, e.g. booting program to start a computer, or instructions to put characters on the screen.

Measuring Memory

Kilobyte (Kb) Megabyte (Mb) Gigabyte (Gb) Terabyte (Tb)

1 thousand bytes
(actually 1024)

1 million bytes 1 billion bytes 1 trillion bytes

Summary

Memory is stored in RAM and ROM RAM and ROM have different characteristics Two memory components are a RAM chip and a BIOS chip Memory is measured in bytes

The End

Complete the worksheet on memory

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