Main memory

Main memory

The computer can manipulate only data that is in main memory. Therefore, every program you execute and every file you access must be copied from a storage device into main memory.

Main memory are two types. Types are following. 

1. ROM(Read only memory)
2. RAM(Random access memory)

1. ROM

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               ROM stand for read only memory .ROM is a type of storage medium that permanently stores data on personal computers (PCs) and other electronic devices. It contains the programming needed to start a PC, which is essential for boot-up; it performs major input/output tasks and holds programs or software instructions.

The types of ROM are following.

1. EROM
2. EPROM
3. EEPROM
4. FLASH EEPROM

2. RAM

              RAM stand for random access memory . RAM  is the place in a computing device where the operating system (OS), application programs and data in current use are kept so they can be quickly reached by the device's processor. RAM is much faster to read from and write to than other kinds of storage in a computer, such as a hard disk drive (HDD), solid-state drive (SSD) or optical drive. Data remains in RAM as long as the computer is running. When the computer is turned off, RAM loses its data. When the computer is turned on again, the OS and other files are once again loaded into RAM, usually from an HDD or SSD .

The types of RAM are following.

1. STATIC RAM
2. DYNAMIC RAM