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Computer Memory Lesson Note

Chapter II of the Computer Architecture course covers various types of memory including primary, secondary, cache, and virtual memory, along with their technological structures like DRAM and SRAM. It explains the memory hierarchy, detailing levels from registers to tertiary storage, and outlines the steps for installing memory safely. Additionally, it discusses memory organization and its uses, such as running programs and storing firmware.

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Computer Memory Lesson Note

Chapter II of the Computer Architecture course covers various types of memory including primary, secondary, cache, and virtual memory, along with their technological structures like DRAM and SRAM. It explains the memory hierarchy, detailing levels from registers to tertiary storage, and outlines the steps for installing memory safely. Additionally, it discusses memory organization and its uses, such as running programs and storing firmware.

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Chapter II – Computer Memory

Course: Computer Architecture


Level: HND Year One
Duration: 3 Hours
Objective:
- Understand types of memory and technologies
- Explain memory hierarchy
- Describe how memory is installed
- Understand memory organisation and uses

Course
Computer Architecture

Level
HND Year One

Duration
3 Hours

Objective
- Understand types of memory and technologies
- Explain memory hierarchy
- Describe how memory is installed
- Understand memory organisation and uses

1. Types and Technological Structure of Memory


Types of Memory:
1. Primary Memory (RAM, ROM)
2. Secondary Memory (HDD, SSD, USB)
3. Cache Memory
4. Virtual Memory
5. Flash Memory

Technological Structure:
- DRAM: Dynamic RAM (needs refreshing)
- SRAM: Static RAM (faster, used in cache)
- EEPROM: Rewritable ROM used in BIOS

2. Memory Hierarchy
Memory hierarchy uses levels with different speeds and sizes:
1. Registers
2. Cache
3. Main Memory (RAM)
4. Secondary Storage
5. Tertiary Storage

Purpose:
- Reduce cost per bit
2. Memory Hierarchy
- Provide faster data access
- Balance speed and capacity

3. Installing Memory
Steps:
1. Power off and unplug
2. Open case
3. Align and insert RAM
4. Close case and power on

Safety:
- Anti-static precautions
- Avoid metal contacts
- Check motherboard compatibility

BIOS/UEFI:
- Ensure memory is detected
- Configure dual-channel if applicable

4. Organisation Structure and Uses


Organisation:
- Byte Addressable: Each byte has an address
- Word Organisation: Access group of bytes
- Interleaved Memory: Parallel access to banks

Uses:
- RAM: Run programs
- ROM: Store firmware
- Cache: Speed up CPU data access
- Virtual Memory: Extend RAM
- Secondary Storage: Store permanent data

Assessment Questions
1. Differentiate SRAM and DRAM
2. Importance of cache memory
3. RAM installation steps and safety
4. Explain memory hierarchy
5. Advantages of memory hierarchy

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