Primary storage

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  • Created by: Luke_S64
  • Created on: 11-05-17 14:09
Registers
Small and fast. Data which is processed within the ALU. These are the instructions for the CPU.
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RAM
Fast, but slower than storage in CPU and larger. Holds almost all other instructions the the PC may need for any other open programs. Memory overwritten with new data as programs are replaced.
2 of 5
ROM
Contains permanent instructions (BIOS). This checks that all expected devices are in place when the PC is turned on.
3 of 5
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4 of 5
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5 of 5

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

Fast, but slower than storage in CPU and larger. Holds almost all other instructions the the PC may need for any other open programs. Memory overwritten with new data as programs are replaced.

Back

RAM

Card 3

Front

Contains permanent instructions (BIOS). This checks that all expected devices are in place when the PC is turned on.

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

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Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

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Back

Preview of the back of card 5

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