Memory: The word most commonly used to refer to a system's ability to retain specific information, particularly; time, stations,.and other preference settings that are electronically stored and governed.

 

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Memory: The word most commonly used to refer to a system's ability to retain specific information, particularly; time, stations,.and other preference settings that are electronically stored and governed.

Memory-Resident Program: A program that stays in memory after it has been loaded, using up more memory than application software. Many viruses are memory resident.

Memory Address: This refers to the actual location of physical memory. These unique identifiers are assigned at the systems boot process and are used to keep track of CPU and device information for later re . . . View Full Definition

Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM): Any type of memory that is made non-volatile by connecting it to a constant power source, such as a battery. Therefore, non-volatile memory does not lose its contents when the main power is . . . View Full Definition

Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM): A special memory chip that is blank when first purchased. It can be written to by the user by using a special hardware programmer. Once the data is written to it, it cannot be erased or changed.

Registered Memory: This memory uses 'registers' which are extra chips designed to delay the flow of data. By delaying the data flow, it allows for better control over communication in systems with heavily load . . . View Full Definition

Random Access Memory (RAM): All memory accessible at any instant by a processor. Called random because of the random placement of information within the memory bank. Operates at very high speeds on a high speed bus, to the CPU.

High Memory Area: In DOS -based systems, the high memory area refers to the first 64K of extended memory.

Extended Memory: This memory expands upon a DOS systems existing conventional memory.

Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM): Dynamic Random Access Memory. This is a common type of random access memory that is used in personal computing. The 'dynamic' in its name is due to the fact that this memory needs to be refr . . . View Full Definition