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for Random Access Memory, RAM, also known as main memory or
system
memory, is a term commonly used to describe the memory within a
computer. Unlike ROM, RAM requires power; if
power is lost, all data is also lost. Below is an example image
of a 512MB DIMM memory stick.
- See our Memory Help page for
additional help and information with computer memory.
- See our Ram Diagram for a description of each portion of
memory.
- See document CH000149
for information about determining how much RAM is installed and
available.
- Additional information about
installing computer hardware, including computer RAM, can be found
on document CHADD.
Also see: DIMM, Dynamic storage,
Memory, Memory definitions,
RDRAM, SIMM, SDRAM, Volatile memory
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