COMPUTER STORAGE

a volatile primary storage and the main memory of a computer that is directly connected to the cpu.

• RAM

• ROM

• BIOS

• CD-ROM

RAM stands for

• Read Access Memory

• Random Access Memory

• Random Assess Memory

• Read Assess Memory

has 184 pins that fit into the slot intended for it inside your computer on your motherboard.

• DDR1 RAM or DDR SDRAM

• DDR2 RAM or DDR2 SDRAM

• DDR3 RAM or DDR3 SDRAM

• DDR4 RAM or DDR4 SDRAM

is the third generation of DDR SDRAM

• DDR

• DDR2

• DDR3

• DDR4

has 240 pins, and a notch at the bottom that is in a different location than the notch on DDR RAM.

• DDR1

• DDR2

• DDR3

• DDR4

Portable, inexpensive storage medium (also called diskette)

• CD-ROM

• DVD- ROM

• Floppy disk

• Hard disk

High-capacity storage, installed in system unit or case.

• CD-ROM

• DVD-ROM

• Floppy disk

• Hard disk

freestanding hard disk that connects to system unit.

• External hard disks

• Removable hard disk

• CD-ROM

• Floppy disk

High capacity disc capable of storing 4.7 GB to 17 GB,Stores databases, music, complex software, and movies.

• DVD-ROM

• CD-ROM

• Floppy disk

• RAM

Reads information stored on miniature mobile storage media.

• Removable card

• Card scanner

• Memory card

• Card reader