COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
MEMORY SYSTEMS
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Question
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Where is ROM usually found inside a computer?
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Inside the CPU
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As part of the hard drive
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On the motherboard
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With the CD drive
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Read Only Memory (ROM) is found in a microchip within the motherboard, and it cannot be easily altered. This is a type of non-volatile memory that is used to run firmware, or the BIOS, on a personal computer.
Detailed explanation-2: -The motherboard holds the CPU, RAM and ROM chips, etc.
Detailed explanation-3: -The BIOS (Basic Input Output System) is an example of a program that is stored in ROM. The BIOS runs as soon as the computer is switched on. It checks that the hardware is functioning correctly then loads the computer’s operating system. Because the BIOS is always needed it is stored in ROM.
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