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ROM

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ALSO CALLED: Read Only Memory
DEFINITION: ROM is "built-in" computer memory containing data that normally can only be read, not written to. ROM contains the programming that allows your computer to be "booted up" or regenerated each time you turn it on. Unlike a computer's random access memory (RAM), the data in ROM is not lost when the computer power is turned off. The ROM is sustained by a small long-life battery in your computer.  … 
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PXE on Disk
sponsored by Argon Technology Corp
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:   Posted: 28 Jun 2004 | Published: 01 Jun 2004
SUMMARY:Argon Technology PXE on Disk™ / MBA on Disk™ client-based firmware that enables client PCs to access and boot from boot image files on a server.

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TOPICS:  Programming | ROM

 
ROM DEFINITION (continued): … ROM is "built-in" computer memory containing data that normally can only be read, not written to. ROM contains the programming that allows your computer to be "booted up" or regenerated each time you turn it on. Unlike a computer's random access memory (RAM), the data in ROM is not lost when the computer power is turned off. The ROM is sustained by a small long-life battery in your computer.

If you ever do the hardware setup procedure with your computer, you effectively will be writing to ROM.
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