Chapter 5 Storage Devices - FTMS

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5 Storage Devices Primary Storage • Also known as main memory. • Main memory is directly or indirectly connected to the central processing unit via a memory bus. • The CPU continuously reads instructions stored there and executes them as required. • Example: – RAM – ROM – Cache

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