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Data Storage Devices
Data storage devices are any piece of computer hardware used to record some sort of information. Questions about storage devices and the media on which they record information belong here.
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How do connect you storage media on your PS3?
put your flash drive in the ps3 and then you could download movies or music
A floppy disk where everything on it has been removed / deleted, to clean it up for new stuff.
In order to format a floppy, you need to write blank tracks onto it, each containing the necessary sectors, sector headers, and inter-sector and intra-sector gaps. This is done using a special command of the floppy controller which writes a full track at a time.
You then need to write data to the floppy to provide the logical file system. In the FAT 12 file system, that consists of the boot record, the file allocation table, and the root directory.
If you intend to boot from the floppy, then you need to write the rest of the boot record, and the required operating system files, usually IBMBIO.SYS, IBMDOS.SYS, and COMMAND.COM.
If the floppy has been previously formatted, it is possible to skip the physical format part where you write the tracks - just rewrite the file allocation table and the root directory, and the system files if needed, and you will delete all of the files and directories on the floppy.
Often, however, it is better to do the complete format, particularly if you are using the floppy in a different drive.
What is the storage capacity of a SuperDisk?
LOL do any OEMs even support the SuperDisk anymore? It was never really a very popular drive to start out with. The LS-240 was originally able to format a floppy disk to 32MB and later on came out with their own disks (Zip like disks) which were 120.375 and 240.750 respectively.
What is the disadvantage of disk fragmentation?
A disk becomes fragmented from the moment any one file is no longer contiguous. This can happen whenever a file grows in size, but there is no space to grow into. Thus the end up being split into two parts. The disadvantage is that you cannot simply read consecutive sectors to read a file, the read head must physically move to each part of the file, which reduces performance.
About 150,000 Americans undergo disk removal each year in the United States
Anything such as programs letter digital photographor song stored on a storage medium is referred to as a file, data or dataset
How do you practice for a spelling test?
What consistently got me the "A's" in spelling was the 'practice by rote' method. Visually looking at the words and spelling them aloud ten times each ingrained them in my memory even until today, 45 years later (plus or minus, I never was really all that great at math!)
What do you do if a DVD-CD-RW will read CDs but not DVDs?
Try to uninstall the DVD RW drivers at right click on my computer>Properties>Hardware>Device Manager and find the DVD ROM drives right click Unistall. If not working, i have not what else to tell.BUY a new one
This means that Windows is unable to read the floppy disk. The floppy disk is likely damaged, and no data can be copied from it.
yes it is, it is used for compiling photos on a single card
hope this helped
How long does take to read a disk with 800 cylinders each containing 5 tracks of 32 sectors?
we have seek = 10-50 ms
so ,
average seek = (10+50) / 2 = 30ms
and the access time = seek + latency = 20 + 30 = 50 ms
kilo bytes
2. the internationally agreed names and abbreviations for multiples and sub multiples are decided by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures, which is located in Paris France. Google BIPM and you'll track them down.
At present the names run from 10-24 to to 1024.
Why are woods are not used as gas storage?
Woods are not used as gas storage primarily due to their porous nature and susceptibility to degradation. Unlike engineered materials designed to contain gases safely, wood can absorb moisture and expand, compromising its integrity. Additionally, the chemical composition of wood can react with certain gases, leading to safety hazards and inefficiencies. Therefore, materials like steel or specialized composites are preferred for gas storage due to their durability and reliability.
There is no where online that explains what dual drive PAS is. It does have something to do with vehicles and how they drive.
What is the difference between primary storage device and secondary storage device?
- Primary Storage
- Two classifications of primary storage with which you should become familiar are read-only memory (ROM) and random-access memory (RAM).
- READ-ONLY MEMORY (ROM).-In computers, it is useful to have instructions that are used often, permanently stored inside the computer. ROM enables us to do this without loosing the programs and data when the computer is powered down. Only the computer manufacturer can provide these programs in ROM; once done, you cannot change it. Consequently, you cannot put any of your own data or programs in ROM. Many complex functions, such as translators for high-level languages, and operating systems are placed in ROM memory.
- Since these instructions are hardwired, they can be performed quickly and accurately. Another advantage of ROM is that your imaging facility can order programs tailored for its specific needs and have them installed permanently in ROM. Such programs are called microprograms or firmware.
- RANDOM-ACCESS MEMORY (RAM).-RAM is another type of memory found inside computers. It may be compared to a chalkboard on which you can scribble down notes, read them, and erase them when finished. In the computer, RAM is the working memory. Data can be read (retrieved) or written (stored) in RAM by providing the computer with an address location where the data is stored or where you want it to be stored. When the data is no longer requited, you may simply write over it. Thus you can use the storage location again for something else.
- Secondary Storage
- Secondary storage, or auxiliary storage, is memory external to the main body of the computer (CPU) where programs and data can be stored for future use. When the computer is ready to use these programs, the data is read into primary storage. Secondary storage media extends the storage capabilities of the computer system. Secondary storage is required for two reasons. First, the working memory of the CPU is limited in size and cannot always hold the amount of data required. Second, data and programs in secondary programs do not disappear when the power is turned off. Secondary storage is nonvolatile memory. This information is lost only when you erase it. Magnetic disks are the most common type of secondary storage. They may be either floppy disks or hard disks (hard drives).
- PERIPHERAL DEVICES
- Peripheral devices include all the input and output devices used with a computer system. When these devices are under control of the CPU, they are said to be on line. When they perform their function independently, not under direct control of the CPU, they are said to be off line. The following peripheral devices are used commonly for input and output. Those that perform only input are marked (I), those that perform only output are marked (O), and those that perform both input and output are marked (I/O).
- Optical Character Reader (I)
- An optical character reader reads printed data (characters) and translates it to machine code. Keyboard (I) The keyboard is used by a computer operator to communicate with a computer system.
There is no such thing as 14-bit byte addressable memory. There IS, however, 16-bit byte addressable memory, which I hope is what you meant. In that case, you simply divide 16 by 4 to get 16/4 = 4 nibbles.
If you did in fact mean 14-bit address, then it would be 14/4 = 3.5 nibbles
Where is the your storage on inside secretbuilders?
When you decorate your soon to be beautifull home you click on the PLACE button to see what you have to improve you home.
Also to put away your furniture you need to press the AWAY button.
Hope you enjoy making you home the best.
