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Computer Memory

The computer memory is a physical device used to store data or programs for use in a computer. Some types of computer memory include RAM (random access memory), ROM (read-only memory), and page cache.

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What is the named storage location in the computer's memory?

a variable is a named storage location in a computers memory for holding a peice of information

i have computer seince as my major ;)

Can your computer have 1.2 GB of RAM?

Yes and no...

Computer RAM comes in sizes which are powers of 2. It's possible to have one stick of RAM at 1024 MB and one at 256 MB for a total of 1280 MB. This is about as close as you can come to 1200 megabytes of RAM.

What is the difference between PC-5300P and PC-5300E ram?

The PC2-5300U is non-ECC Unbuffered RAM, which is the most common type of RAM that does not check for errors. The PC2-5300E RAM is ECC RAM or error correcting. The two will not work together. ECC RAM will only work in motherboards that support it. The E and U at the end of the names indicate the ECC and Unbuffered status Insert mode

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The question was about 5300P, not 5300U memory.

The 5300P memory is registered with Parity whereas 5300E is unbuffered. That means there is no buffer (or register) which holds the data temporarily to additionally help with data integrity.

What is on chip memory?

It is integrated with Processor. Also called Cache Memory.

Can ram be modified?

Yes RAM can be modified, but to be able to do so you need to get a stick of RAM or a RAM card which can be bought at most stores. A good place to find RAM would be a site called NewEgg.com. After you get the RAM card you will have to open up your computer case and find what are commonly known as expansion card slots. They will be noticeable, as they will be on the motherboard itself and will look like rectangular slots.

Where can one get their Mac Mini RAM upgraded?

Mac Pro memory upgrades can be downloaded direct from the Apple site. There are several third party resellers who also purport to sell memory upgrades but care should be taken when downloading form an unknown site to be wary of malware.

Can you put pictures that are on your computer on to an SD memory card?

Yes.

Place it in the card reader (you may also be able to use your camera for this, but if it doesn't work, don't blame us).

Find the card in My Computer. It will show as a removable drive.

Click on it. A window will open showing the contents of the card.

Drag and drop the images onto the file window. They should transfer to the card just fine.

What is meant by the term Maximum addressable memory?

Maximum addressable memory is the most information a computer can store without having to delete something to make room for space. The maximum addressable memory also takes into consideration the files that cannot be erased, like the operating system files.

Is any long-term data stored on ram?

Not unless you power it permanently. RAM can only store data as long the power is turned on.

How much memory does the average computer hold?

It depends on how large your hard drive's capacity is. A 1TB (terabyte) hard drive can store 1,000GB (gigabytes), 1,000,000MB (megabytes), 1,000,000,000KB (kilobytes), or 1,000,000,000,000B (bytes) of data.

What is the smallest unit in a computer's memory?

A bit, which can hold two values. 1 bit is the smallest unit of info in a computer 4 bits = 1 byte 2 bytes = 1 word a "byte" can be all sorts of things: It usually is the smallest addressable unit in a computer. 8 bit bytes are the most common nowadays, but here are, or have been, computers with bytes of 4 bits, 8 bits, 9 bits, 13 bits, 16 bits and others.
The smallest amount of data that can be stored on a computer is a byte. A byte is one character, whether a letter or number. Computers store data in numbers, mostly 0's and 1's, which represent on and off.
A 32-bit processor can perform functions on 32-bit pieces of information. The value of that 32-bit number may only be 1 bit, but the computer processes it as if it were 32-bits.

What is computer circuitry that temporarily holds data waiting to processed known as?

The Ram - Random Access Memory temporarily holds programs and data while the computer is on and allows the computer to access that information randomly.

What is virtul memory?

Vm-ware is the software allows us to install 2 O/S in your PC. Then we can use both operating systems by minimizing the window. It allows to use parallel Operating systems. sorry if the answer is not right.

How many pins are on a sdram dimm on a ddr dimm on a simm on a rimm?

168 pins are used on SDRAM DIMM. 184 pins are used on DDR DIMM. There are either 30 pins or 72 pins used on SIMM. 184 pins are used on RIMM.

How many pins on a DRAM?

The EDO RAM desktop memory modules have 72 pins and operate at 5V as standard

Which chip enables the CPU to interact with RAM?

Both the CPU and the memory (RAM) are connected to a massive circuit board called the motherboard. Internationally it is sometimes called a mainboard.

The motherboard is made up of layers and groups of copper wires that are used to transmit information. One group of these wires will be dedicated to a task. For example, there is a group dedicated to moving information from RAM to the CPU. We call each group a bus.

Buses are the reason why the metaphor of a "data highway" is sometimes used. There are many types and sizes of buses used for different needs. Memory access has one kind, disk access has another kind.

Depending on the type of CPU and type of RAM you will have a unique bus design that allows the CPU to communicate with the RAM.

This is why RAM for new computers has more pins (bigger bus) and a higher bus speed than RAM for old computers.

Can you take RAM from one computer and put it in another?

Provided that the RAM types are compatible.

Understand that RAM does not retain information when the computer is turned off, and there will be no information on the RAM when you turn on the computer.

What is the function of byte?

A byte is the common term for a single character in a computer. It's comprised of 8 bits (0 or 1), which in binary (the base system of any computer) can be any number from 0 to 255. The computer then interprets the number as it's associated character.

What are the functions of primary memory?

Primary memory also called main memory is normally the Random Access Memory (RAM) of the computer. It is the memory that the Central Processing Unit (CPU) can access directly. All data and program instructions are stored and retrieved by the CPU from the primary memory in small block normally from 1 to 8 bytes at a time. The CPU can not store or retrieve anything from the permanent storage locations such as hard drives, jump drives, diskettes, etc. Therefore data on permanent storage is retrieved from the storage device in large blocks, normally 512 to 65536 bytes at a time, and written to the primary memory where it is then used by the CPU. When it is time to save the data or programs from the primary memory to a permanent storage location it is written again in large blocks to the device.