What is difference between RAM and ROM???
Answer:
RAM:
Answer:
RAM:
Alternatively referred to as main
memory, primary memory,
or system memory, Random Access Memory(RAM) is a
computer storage location that allows information to be stored and accessed
quickly from random locations within DRAM on a memory module.
Because information is accessed randomly instead of sequentially like a CD or hard drive the computer is able to access the data
much faster than it would if it was only reading the hard drive. However,
unlike ROM and the hard drive RAM is a volatile memory and
requires power in order to keep the data accessible, if power is lost all data
contained in memory lost.
As the computer loads parts
of the operating system and drivers are loaded into memory, which allows the CPU to
process the instructions much faster and your computer to load faster. After
the operating system has loaded, each program you open such as the browser
you're using to view this page is loaded into memory while it is running. If
too many programs are open the computer will swap the
data in the memory between the RAM and the hard disk drive.
Over the evolution of
computers there has been several different variations of RAM used in computer.
Some of the more common examples are DIMM, RIMM, SIMM, SO-DIMM, and SOO-RIMM.
Below is an example image of a 512MB DIMM computer memory module and what the
typical desktop computer memory card will look like. This memory module would
be installed into memory slots on the motherboard.
ROM:
Short for Read-Only Memory, ROM is
a type of "built-in" memory that is capable of holding data and
having that data read from the chip, but not written to. Unlike Random Access
Memory (RAM), ROM is non-volatile which
means it keeps its contents regardless if it has power or not. A good example
of ROM is EEPROM, which is a programmable ROM used for the computer
BIOS, as
shown in the example picture to the right.
Difference:
There
is one major difference between a ROM chip and a RAM chip.
A ROM
chip does not require a constant source of power to retain the information
stored on it, whereas a RAM chip does require a constant source of power to
retain the information. When a computer is turned on, and programs are being
run, the programs information is stored in the RAM chip for better efficiency
and speed. However, as soon as the computer is turned off any information
stored in the RAM chip is lost. With a ROM chip, any information stored on the
chip remains on it with or without power.
ROM chips
are commonly used in gaming system cartridges, like the original Nintendo,
Gameboy, Sega Genesis, and a number of others. The game cartridge stores the
game programming on a ROM chip which is read by the game console when the
cartridge is inserted into the console.
ROM chips can also be
found in computers, to store the programming
needed to begin the initial boot
up process when turning on a computer.
Using non-volatile storage is the only way to begin the start up process for
computers and
other devices that use similar a start up process. The most
RAM chips are also used
in computers, as well as other devices, to store
information of the programs
currently running on the computer. However,
power
is lost to the computer all information stored in the RAM is lost.
The
oldest ROM-Type storage media can be dated back to 1932 with
drum
memory. Today, ROM-Type storage media is still used and continues to be
improved upon for better performance and storage capacity.
Very easy point which diffrentiate to the RAM and ROM,easily!!!
RAM
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ROM
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RAM is Random Access Memory
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ROM is Read Only Memory.
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RAM is the memory available for the operating
system, programs and processes to use when the computer is running.
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ROM is the memory that comes with your computer
that is pre-written to hold the instructions for booting-up the computer.
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RAM requires a flow of electricity to retain data
(e.g. the computer powered on).
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ROM will retain data without the flow of electricity (e.g.
when computer is powered off).
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RAM is a type of volatile memory.
Data in RAM is not permanently written. When you power off your computer the
data stored in RAM is deleted.
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ROM is a type of non- volatile memory. Data in ROM is permanently written and is not erased when you power
off your computer.
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Hope so you will get full knowledge about RAM and ROm....!!!