Parity/Non-Parity – checks the integrity of the data. Even Parity – guarantees that there is an even number of 1’s in the byte. It does this by uses a parity chip. If an odd number of 1’s are present then the parity chip adds a 1 if not then it adds a zero. If when … Continue reading Deciphering Memory
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Types of Memory
DRAM – Dynamic Ram; must be refreshed, the memory cell consists of capacitors that store an electrical charge if they can’t the data they store will be lost. It must be consistently refreshed. The system memory controller on the motherboard controls the refreshing of the DRAM. It is usually found in the Northbridge section of … Continue reading Types of Memory