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EDORAM ~ Extended Data Out RAM - ... between successive accesses. The name extended data out refers specifically to the fact that unlike FPM, the data output drivers on the chip are not ...
Troubleshooting Memory - ... you are having a memory problem.
To troubleshoot memory, you first need some memory-diagnostics testing programs. You already have several, a...
How SIMM DIMM and RIMM memory work - ...dious job.
Besides being a time-consuming and labor-intensive way to deal with memory, DIP chips had one notorious problemthey crept out of th...
The evolution of Microprocessors from 1971 to the Present - ...t IBM selected for the first PC in 1981.
November 15, 2001 marked the 30th anniversary of the microprocessor, and in those 30 years processor ...
RDRAM - ...for either conventional DDR or the newer DDR2 standard. RDRAM standards had been proposed that will support faster processors through 2006; however, w...
Processor Codenames - ...ally introduced.
Processor Coden...
What is UMA ~ Upper Memory Area - ...y video adapters. When text and graphics are displayed onscreen, the data bits that make up those images reside in this space. Video RAM is allotted t...
Memory Basics ~ ROM DRAM SRAM Cache Memory - ...re permanent storage device (usually a hard disk) so it can be reloaded into memory in the future.
Memory often is called RAM, for random acce...
What are Dual Core Processors. Advantages of Dual Core Processor - ...nefits of multiple processors, including better responsiveness when multitasking, faster performance in single multithreaded applications, and better ...
How to install RAM Upgrades - ...cluding selecting memory chips, installing memory chips, and testing the installation.
Upgrade Options and Strategies...
Video RAM Memory - ...est of the memory is accessible only by the video processor (on the video card) directly, or by your system processor via a memory aperture positioned...
How Math Coprocessors work (Floating Point Units) - ...tel (and AMD and Cyrix, for that matter) since then includes a math coprocessor. Coprocessors provide hardware for floating-point math, which otherwis...
P2 (286) Second Generation Processors - ...problems that damned the 80186 and 80188. The 286 chip, first introduced in 1982, is the CPU behind the original IBM PC AT (Advanced Technology). Othe...
What is the Extended Memory - ...wer processors have a limit of 64GB (65,536MB using 36-bit addressing).
Note
36-bit memory addressing is enabled through a meth...
MMX Technology - ...hnology was introduced in the later fifth-generation Pentium processors as a kind of add-on that improves video compression/decompression, image manip...
How to Upgrade Processors - ...ally any Pentium processor (or Socket 7based third-party processor). This trend has continued to the present, with most motherboards being designed to...
Guidelines when choosing SIMM memory modules - ...nly with very slow memory timings.
SIMMs are available in FPM and EDO. If your motherboard supports either type, buy EDO (assu...
Fast Page Mode DRAM - ...de were called Static Column or Nibble Mode memory.
Paged memory is a simple scheme for improving memory performance that divides memory into ...
Some words about Hyper Threading Technology - ...-processor-capable system to dual-processor status can be difficult with only one processor because of the need to match processor speeds and specific...
Motherboard Form Factors - ...s article examines the various types of motherboards available and those components typically contained on the motherboard and motherboard interface c...
Guidelines when upgrading memory on older systems - ... DIMMs, often called Macintosh DIMMs, use 5V. Some early DIMM-based PC motherboards use 5V DIMMs.
DIMMs are available in EDO, SD...
Guidelines when upgrading memory in Pentium Pro and Pentium Class systems - ...nly with very slow memory timings.
SIMMs are available in FPM and EDO. If your motherboard supports either type, buy EDO (assu...
Intel P6 (686) Sixth Generation Processors - ...="none">
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What is a Computer Bus (05/18/2008)
... But there are also many bus implementations based on cables interconnecting stand-alone boxes...
... But there are also many bus implementations based on cables interconnecting stand-alone boxes...
PCI Signal Groups (05/18/2008)
... During the address phase of a transaction, C/BE[3::0] define a bus command...
... During the address phase of a transaction, C/BE[3::0] define a bus command...
Memory Hierarchy (02/17/2008)
... Finally, there's Video RAM (VRAM), which is a region of memory used by video hardware...
... Finally, there's Video RAM (VRAM), which is a region of memory used by video hardware...
Address Lines and Buses (02/17/2008)
... People normally don't want to spend the money necessary to populate the entire physical address space with DRAM chips...
... People normally don't want to spend the money necessary to populate the entire physical address space with DRAM chips...
How to install a motherboard (12/07/2006)
... Then move the PC to your work area and remove the cover from the case...
... Then move the PC to your work area and remove the cover from the case...
Tips you should know before choosing a motherboard (12/06/2006)
... Even if the processor appears to work properly at first, running it for long may damage both the motherboard and the processor...
... Even if the processor appears to work properly at first, running it for long may damage both the motherboard and the processor...
Tips on how to choose a processor (12/01/2006)
... Hassle Do you mind upgrading your system frequently? If you don't mind replacing the processor every six to 12 months, you can get most of the performance of a high-end system at minimal cost by replacing the processor frequently with the then-current midrange processor...
... Hassle Do you mind upgrading your system frequently? If you don't mind replacing the processor every six to 12 months, you can get most of the performance of a high-end system at minimal cost by replacing the processor frequently with the then-current midrange processor...
Troubleshooting Memory Installation and Operation (11/29/2006)
... We've done that ourselves, but memory manufacturers recommend against it because of possible damage to the contacts...
... We've done that ourselves, but memory manufacturers recommend against it because of possible damage to the contacts...
How to install Socket 5 and Socket 7 processors (11/25/2006)
... More recent Socket 7 motherboards, called Super7 motherboards, also provide 95 and 100 MHz bus settings, which are the standard speeds for newer Socket 7 processors...
... More recent Socket 7 motherboards, called Super7 motherboards, also provide 95 and 100 MHz bus settings, which are the standard speeds for newer Socket 7 processors...
IRQ`s ~ ISA interrupts versus PCI interrupts (11/22/2006)
... A PCI bus normally supports a maximum of four PCI slots, numbered 1 through 4...
... A PCI bus normally supports a maximum of four PCI slots, numbered 1 through 4...
Guidelines on installing SIMM and DIMM memory into a computer (11/12/2006)
... If no documentation is available, experiment by moving modules around...
... If no documentation is available, experiment by moving modules around...
Memory Access Methods (11/08/2006)
... That said, you may be able to upgrade the memory in an EDO-based system economically...
... That said, you may be able to upgrade the memory in an EDO-based system economically...
What is PCI Bus IRQ Steering and how does it work (11/07/2006)
... When you restart the system, a conflict exists between the sound card on IRQ 11 and the network card, also on IRQ 11...
... When you restart the system, a conflict exists between the sound card on IRQ 11 and the network card, also on IRQ 11...
How to install modern socketed processors (10/24/2006)
... Even so, with either AMD or Intel processors, it's important to check that the motherboard supports the exact processor you plan to install...
... Even so, with either AMD or Intel processors, it's important to check that the motherboard supports the exact processor you plan to install...
How to install a Slotted Processor (10/24/2006)
... For a cost of less than $100 (even if we'd had to buy the processor), we now have a reliable Internet gateway system that we expect to continue using for several years to come...
... For a cost of less than $100 (even if we'd had to buy the processor), we now have a reliable Internet gateway system that we expect to continue using for several years to come...
Direct Memory Access and ISA DMA channel assignments (10/02/2006)
... Most ISA sound cards require two DMA channels, with 8-bit sound using DMA 1 and 16-bit sound using DMA 5...
... Most ISA sound cards require two DMA channels, with 8-bit sound using DMA 1 and 16-bit sound using DMA 5...
How is DRAM memory packed (09/21/2006)
... SIMM (Single Inline Memory Module) This package mounts multiple individual DRAM DIP chips on a small circuit board with a card-edge connector designed to fit a socket on the motherboard...
... SIMM (Single Inline Memory Module) This package mounts multiple individual DRAM DIP chips on a small circuit board with a card-edge connector designed to fit a socket on the motherboard...
How much memory is enough (09/13/2006)
... To determine how much memory you need, choose the following category that best describes your usage pattern...
... To determine how much memory you need, choose the following category that best describes your usage pattern...
SDRAM (09/06/2006)
... Besides being capable of working in fewer cycles, SDRAM is also capable of supporting up to 133MHz (7...
... Besides being capable of working in fewer cycles, SDRAM is also capable of supporting up to 133MHz (7...
Processor Troubleshooting Techniques (09/05/2006)
... Many hardware problems are really software problems in disguise...
... Many hardware problems are really software problems in disguise...
What is CAS latency (09/02/2006)
... For example, CL3 memory delivers the first byte after three clock cycles and the other three bytes in one clock cycle each...
... For example, CL3 memory delivers the first byte after three clock cycles and the other three bytes in one clock cycle each...
P5 (586) Fifth Generation Processors (08/30/2006)
... Intel calls the capability to execute two instructions at the same time superscalar technology...
... Intel calls the capability to execute two instructions at the same time superscalar technology...
Pre PC Microprocessor History (08/28/2006)
... The Z-80 was noted for being an improved and less expensive clone of the Intel 8080 processor, similar to the way companies such as AMD, VIA/Cyrix, IDT, and Rise Technologies have cloned Intel's Pentium processors...
... The Z-80 was noted for being an improved and less expensive clone of the Intel 8080 processor, similar to the way companies such as AMD, VIA/Cyrix, IDT, and Rise Technologies have cloned Intel's Pentium processors...
What should you know about Processor Dynamic Execution (08/25/2006)
... Dataflow Analysis Dataflow analysis studies the flow of data through the processor to detect any opportunities for out-of-order instruction execution...
... Dataflow Analysis Dataflow analysis studies the flow of data through the processor to detect any opportunities for out-of-order instruction execution...
Short description and features of Pentium Pro Processors (08/25/2006)
...5 million transistors, and the 512KB cache die(s) have 31 million transistors eachfor a potential total of nearly 68 million transistors in a Pentium Pro with 1MB of internal cache! A Pentium Pro with 1MB cache has two 512KB cache die and a standard P6 processor die...
...5 million transistors, and the 512KB cache die(s) have 31 million transistors eachfor a potential total of nearly 68 million transistors in a Pentium Pro with 1MB of internal cache! A Pentium Pro with 1MB cache has two 512KB cache die and a standard P6 processor die...
How to Prevent ROM BIOS Memory Conflicts and Overlap (08/23/2006)
... You can easily avoid adapter board memory, IRQ, DMA channel, and I/O port conflicts by creating a chart or template to mock up the system configuration by penciling on the template the resources already used by each installed adapter...
... You can easily avoid adapter board memory, IRQ, DMA channel, and I/O port conflicts by creating a chart or template to mock up the system configuration by penciling on the template the resources already used by each installed adapter...
Sixth Generation Processors other than Intel (08/23/2006)
... AMD took the Nx686 design and combined it with a Pentium electrical interface to create a drop-in Pentium-compatible chip called the K6, which actually outperformed the original from Intel...
... AMD took the Nx686 design and combined it with a Pentium electrical interface to create a drop-in Pentium-compatible chip called the K6, which actually outperformed the original from Intel...
P1 (086) First Generation Processors (08/21/2006)
... The board and circuit designs at the time were largely 8-bit, as well...
... The board and circuit designs at the time were largely 8-bit, as well...
Total Installed Memory VS Total Usable Memory (08/19/2006)
... Say that you have a 486 system with two installed 72-pin (32-bit) 16MB SIMMs...
... Say that you have a 486 system with two installed 72-pin (32-bit) 16MB SIMMs...
Adapter Memory Configuration and Optimization (08/19/2006)
... These utilities examine your system configuration and determine not only the upper memory used by your adapters, but also the IRQs used by each of these adapters...
... These utilities examine your system configuration and determine not only the upper memory used by your adapters, but also the IRQs used by each of these adapters...
General Processor Bugs (08/18/2006)
... A few system problems are built in at the factory, although these bugs or design defects are rare...
... A few system problems are built in at the factory, although these bugs or design defects are rare...
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