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RAM is volatile - meaning that whenever power is taken away from it it is wiped.
ROM is non volatile - meaning that the data is always kept there whether there is power is there or not.
BOOT files which is basic machine code and is needed to boot up the computer to give the first BIOS (basic input output system) is kept on ROM because it is always kept there. If it was kept on RAM then it would be wiped everytime you turn the power off which would mean it would work.
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What type of files can not run with no ram?
If a PC has no RAM, the computer will not boot. So your answer is no files will run ... on a PC.
What is a BOOT directory?
/boot directory is where all the file to boot Linux are stored it include the kernel image , initial ram disk. This files are read by the boot loader at the boot time.
Why does the amount of raminstalled affect boot time?
The amount of RAM installed can affect boot time because during boot-up, the operating system and applications are loaded into RAM. If there is not enough RAM to accommodate all the necessary files, the system may need to rely on slower storage devices, such as a hard drive, which can increase boot time significantly. More RAM allows for faster loading of files during boot-up, reducing the overall time it takes for the system to become fully functional.
When the computer is turned on and the operating system?
first the booting files are loaded in the RAM and these files are in the boot sector where operating system is installed . after loading these file then these files load the operating system in the RAM , some portion of RAM is Allocated by the OS. after that window is ready to perform tasks.
What is need of RAM if Rom is there?
Information stored in RAM can be accessed far faster than information stored in ROM. Thus, a computer might store its boot-up instructions in ROM, but store program files in RAM after initial boot-up.
What are booting files?
boot files are executable files stored in the boot sector of your hard disk that initializes the operating system on to your computer. examples are boot.ini, ntldr etc. its has 4 way process to on the computer 1.bios 2.post 3.bsc+mbr 4.ram
If a computer has no ram what files will not open and why?
If a computer has no ram inside, it, first of all, the PC will not boot. As memory is a factor of the PC actually starting up.That is before any files being opened.AnswerWithout RAM (Random Access Memory), none of the applications will run. Even the Operating System will not run.
The bios chip for ecsd bios is a special ram chip called?
PRAM (permanent RAM )
What is a ram chip?
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What is a ram-chip?
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If I changed my RAM would it affect my files?
No, changing your RAM will not affect your files. Your files are stored on your hard drive, which is a separate piece of hardware from the RAM. Once you shut down your system, your files are safely stored on the hard drive, so adding new RAM or replacing old RAM will have no effect on your files.
What happens if you boot up a PC without any RAM installed?
The computer most likely will not boot,RAM is how data gets from point a to point b, if theres no highway for data to travel(RAM) how can the computer boot?
