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Understanding ROM: Types and Functions

This document provides an overview of read-only memory (ROM). It begins by explaining that ROM was invented in the 1980s by James Russell. ROM permanently stores data and programming needed for a computer to boot up, and holds programs and instructions that cannot be changed. The document then discusses different types of ROM, including programmable ROM (PROM), erasable programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), and flash memory. It concludes by stating the next video will cover what a motherboard is.

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Understanding ROM: Types and Functions

This document provides an overview of read-only memory (ROM). It begins by explaining that ROM was invented in the 1980s by James Russell. ROM permanently stores data and programming needed for a computer to boot up, and holds programs and instructions that cannot be changed. The document then discusses different types of ROM, including programmable ROM (PROM), erasable programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), and flash memory. It concludes by stating the next video will cover what a motherboard is.

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DESCRIPTION
MEMORY TYPES:
ROM

(Read Only Memory)


INVENTOR

ROM (Read Only Memory) was


invented by James Russell.

Invented in 1980s.
ROM OVERVIEW
• Read-only memory is a type of storage medium that permanently
stores data on personal computers and other electronic devices. It
contains the programming needed to start a PC, which is essential
for boot-up; it performs major input/output tasks and holds
programs or software instructions because ROM is read-only, it
cannot be changed; it is permanent and non-volatile, meaning it also
holds its memory even when power is removed. By contrast, random
access memory is volatile. it is lost when power is removed.
ROM

◦ Read only memory


◦ Also known as firmware
◦ Data stored in this memory cannot be modified.
◦ Non-volatile memory
◦ ROM usually stores the startup instructions
◦When computer is switched on , the first piece of instruction of a
program accessed by the CPU is BIOS which is a ROM pre-programmed
to start the computer operations
TWO MAIN FORM OF ROM

PROM EPROM EEPROM FLASH MEMORY


PROM

◦ Programmable read-only memory (PROM), or one-time


programmable ROM (OTP),
◦ Empty of data when the chip is manufactured,
◦ can be programmed by the user.
◦ Once programmed the data cannot be erased.
EPROM

◦ Erasable programmable read-only


memory (EPROM)
◦ can be written to or programmed.
◦ can be erased
EEPROM

◦ Electrically Erasable programmable read-only


memory (EEPROM)
◦ Can be written to or programmed.
◦ can be erased with the help of electrical devices
◦ So data can be easily modified
FLASH MEMORY

◦ Non – volatile memory


◦ Can be erase electronically & rewritten, Similar to EEPROM
◦ Most computer use flash memory to hold their start-up
instructions because it allows computer easily to update its
concern
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