Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

br-ch7-2

QuestionAnswer
General Protection Fault (GPF) Windows error that occurs when a program attempts to access a memory address that is not available or is no longer assigned to it.
memory bank Memory a processor addresses at one time. Today's desktop and notebook processor use a memory bank that is 64 bits wide.
parity Error checking scheme in which a ninth, or "parity," bit is added. The value of the parity bit is set to either 0 or 1 to provide an even number of ones for even parity and odd number of ones for odd parity.
parity error Error that occurs when the number of 1s in the byte is not in agreement with the expected number.
re-marked chips Chips that have been used and returned to the factory, marked again, and resold. The surface of the chips may be dull or scratched.
RIMM Type of memory module developed by Rambus. Inc.
SIMM (single inline memory module) Miniature circuit board used in older computers to hold RAM. SIMMs hold 8, 16, 32, or 64 MB on a single module.
Single channel Memory controller on a motherboard that can access only one DIMM at a time. Compare to dual channel and triple channel.
single ranked DIMMs that provide only one 64-bit bank. All memory chips on the DIMM are accessed at the same time. Compare to dual ranked.
single-sided Memory chips embedded on only a single side of a DIMM.
SO-DIMM (small outline DIMM) Type of memory module used in notebook computers that uses DIMM technology. A DDR3 or DDR-SO-DIMM has 200 pins. Older, outdated SO-DIMMs can have 72 pins or 144 pins.
synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) Type of memory stored on DIMMs that runs in sync with the system clock, running at the same speed as the motherboard.
triple channels When the memory controller accesses three DIMMs at the same time. DDR3 DIMMs support triple channeling.
Created by: REILLY44
Popular Computers sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards