4. HOW MUCH MEMORY IS ON A MODULE?

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4. HOW MUCH MEMORY IS ON A MODULE?

Up to now, we've discussed some of the technical attributes of memory and how memory functions in a system. What's left are the technical details - the "bits and bytes," as they say. This section covers the binary numbering system, which forms the basis of computing, and calculation of a memory module's capacity.

• 4.1. BITS AND BYTES
• 4.2. CPU AND MEMORY REQUIREMENTS
• 4.3. CALCULATING THE CAPACITY OF A MODULE
• 4.4. STACKING

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