| Read-Only Memory (ROM) A type of data storage device which is manufactured with fixed contents. In its most general sense, the term might be used for any storage system whose contents cannot be altered, such as a gramophone record or a printed book; however, the term is most often applied to memories, of which there are several types, and . ROM is inherently - it retains its contents even when the power is switched off, in contrast to . ROM is often used to hold programs for s since these usually have a fixed purpose. ROM is also used for storage of the lowest level software (firmware) in a computer. See also . (1995-05-09) |
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