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Understanding Computer Memory Basics

Computer memory is temporary data storage on a computer that allows it to perform multiple functions. Without memory, a computer would only be able to perform basic calculations. When the computer is turned off or reset, any data stored in memory is lost. It is important to save data in permanent storage like a hard drive before turning off a computer so the data can be reopened later. Common types of computer memory include registers, RAM, cache memory, physical memory, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, ROM, and flash memory.

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Understanding Computer Memory Basics

Computer memory is temporary data storage on a computer that allows it to perform multiple functions. Without memory, a computer would only be able to perform basic calculations. When the computer is turned off or reset, any data stored in memory is lost. It is important to save data in permanent storage like a hard drive before turning off a computer so the data can be reopened later. Common types of computer memory include registers, RAM, cache memory, physical memory, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, ROM, and flash memory.

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ENGLISH I

“COMPUTER MEMORY”
I GUSTI AGUNG NGURAH INDRA M
&
I GEDE PUTU YOGI ARTHA PRATAMA
Computer memory (or more accurately called
physical memory) is a generic term that refers
to temporary data storage media on computer.
Data stored in physical memory is temporary,
because the data stored in it will be stored as
long as the computer I still powered by it (in
other words, the computer is turn on). When
the computer is reset or turned off, data stored
in physical memory will be lost.
Therefore, before turning off the
computer, all data that has not been
stored in permanent storage media must
be stored first (generally in disk-based, a
kind of hard disk or floopy disk) so that
the data can be re opened at other times.
The main components in a computer
system is computer memory. Without
memory, the computer only functions as a
digital signal processing device, for
example a calculator or media player. The
ability of memory to store data,
instructions, and information is what
makes the computer can be called a multi-
function computer.
Computers are digital devices, so
Where:
information is presented
1 byte = 8 bits with a
binary1 number system. Text,
bit = 1 character
numbers, images,= sounds
1 kilobyte and video
1024 bytes
Bps = bits
are converted perasecond
into set of binary
1 kbps = 1000 bps
numbers (binary digits or
1 mbps = 1.000.000 bps
abbreviated bit). A set of binary
The larger the size of the memory, the
numbers
more is known
information can be as BYTE.
stored on the
computer (storage media).
Some types of memory that are widely used are as
follows:
- Processor register
- RAM (Random Access Memory)
- Cache memory (SRAM) or Static RAM
-Physical memory (DRAM) or Dynamic RAM
-Floppy disk
-CD-ROM
-ROM (Read Only Memory)
-Flash memory
-etc
THANK YOU

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