2006-07-14 22:44:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
(ROM) is a class of storage media used in computers and other electronic devices. Because it cannot (easily) be written to, its main uses lie in the distribution of firmware (software that is very closely related to hardware, and not likely to need frequent upgrading).
Modern semiconductor ROMs typically take the shape of IC packages, i.e. "computer chips", not immediately distinguishable from other chips like RAMs but for the text printed on the chips. "ROM" in its strictest sense can only be read from, but all ROMs allow data to be written into them at least once, either during initial manufacturing or during a step called "programming". Some ROMs can be erased and re-programmed multiple times, although they are still referred to as "read only" because the reprogramming process involves relatively infrequent, complete erasure and reprogramming, not the frequent, bit- or word at a time updating that is possible with RAM (random access memory).
rom solded on motherbord look like ic please dont try to changed
2006-07-14 22:55:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read Only Memory means that you can only read from it and cannot modify it. For example CD-ROM, DVD-ROM etc. I am sure that you know what they look like. LOL!
And if you are talking about RAM, then yes, its placed inside the cabinet. You can easily find it on your motherboard. Its rectangular in shape. You can pull it out. And replace it if you want. There are many kinds of RAM.
Visit http://www.transcendusa.com and you will see what RAM looks like. Or search using Google image search. :)
2006-07-15 05:53:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anindya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol...ROM is not a physical memory RAM is and u can find ram in 1 of ur pci slot we do have the bios chip on the motherboard that u culd easily identify thou
2006-07-15 05:47:13 · answer #3 · answered by Rafter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋