- Due to the direct connection with the CPU it is known as a central memory.
- The main memory holds the data and the Programs that are needed by the CPU.
- The main memory consist of RAM.
- Cache memory is at the top level of the memory.
- This is high speed memory used to increase the speed of current programs.
Type of memory
1. RAM - Random access memory.
- RAM is best known form of computer memory.
- It is known as access memory as it can access any memory directly if you know the row and column.
2. Dynamic RAM
2. Rom - Read only memory
- It is used for storing programs that are permanently resident in computer.
Types of Rom:- 1. PROM
2. EEPROM
3. EPROM
4. ROM