a perambulator{3}; -- British informal shortened form.
(n.) Parallel random access machine; a theoretical model of parallel computation in which an arbitrary but finite number of processors can access any value in an arbitrarily large shared memory in a single time step. Processors may execute different instruction streams, but work synchronously. The three most important variations of the PRAM are: EREW - Exclusive read, exclusive write; any memory location may only be accessed once in any one step. CREW - Concurrent read, exclusive write; any memory location may be read any number of times during a single step, but only written to once, with the write taking place after the reads. CRCW - Concurrent read, concurrent write; any memory location may be written to or read from any number of times during a single step. A CRCW PRAM model must define some rule for resolving multiple writes, such as giving priority to the lowest-numbered processor or choosing amongst processors randomly. The PRAM is popular because it is theoretically tractable and because it gives algorithm designers a common target. However, PRAMs cannot be emulated optimally on all architectures. See also NC.
Parameter RAM. PRAM stores date and time settings and other system preference data.
Perameter RAM. Mac Only. A chip that stores information that your computer uses to keep track of time, date, and some other changeable settings. These are maintained by a battery, which needs to be changed periodically. Can cause problems if battery goes dead, but is simple to replace.
Program Random-Access Memory, radiation resistant on-board non-volatile memory which is used to store instructions for CCD readout.
Stands for "Parameter Random Access Memory," and is pronounced "P-ram." PRAM ...
Perambulator. A large coach-built baby carriage. Not the same thing as a push-chair, which I believe you call 'buggies.'
a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
a still more shortened dinghy
baby carriage; short for "perambulator"
(Parameter RAM, pronounced "Pea-RAM") Small RAM space located on the computer's logic board which stores user preferences for memory allocation, current date and time, display resolution and bit depth. Unlike all other RAM, PRAM is connected to a long-life lithium or alkaline battery which allows it to remember these settings even when the machine is turned off. Battery failure and PRAM corruption can cause the computer to behave erratically.
Parameter RAM. This is where the computer keeps important configuration information. It is kept in RAM by a battery that also keeps the internal clock running. Information about which SCSI address to start from, how many colors show on the monitor, mouse speed, and date and time are kept here. Sometimes it can get corrupted by software gone awry.
The PRAM, or parameter RAM, in a Mac OS computer is a small amount of RAM which is not cleared when you turn off your computer's power. It is kept active by a small battery and stores such information as your monitor bit depth, Ethernet address, and mouse settings. Occasionally the PRAM can become corrupt and cause problems with your Mac OS computer. If you are experiencing certain problems, you can sometimes solve them by "zapping" the PRAM. This is done by holding down the Option, Command, P, and R keys while starting up or restarting your computer. This will automatically restart your computer a few seconds after it powers on. Keep holding the Command, Option, P, and R keys and allow your computer to restart 5 times. Then let it power up and boot normally. You may need to go in and change some of your settings, as they are reset to factory defaults.
baby carriage, baby buggy
Phase-change Random Access Memory.A new non-volatile RAM technology. First working prototypes announced by Samsung Electronics in September 2006. Samsung said PRAM is expected to replace high density NOR flash within the next decade
Parameter RAM; nonvolatilve RAM used to store system-wide preferences and settings such as cursor blink rate, 32-bit addressing, date and time.
1. (pronounced "Pee-RAM") - battery-powered RAM that contains configuration information. Certain problems with your Mac may be resolved (allegedly) by " zapping the PRAM"; 2. an English carriage (pronounced "pram");
A type of dinghy with a flat bow.
Parameter RAM. The RAM shared by one or more eTPU engines and the host. eTPU_C generates host interface information for this RAM. The host program allocates RAM space for the ETPU_function parameters and statics during ETPU_function and channel initialization. Previously described as SPRAM (Shared Parameter RAM).
a four-wheeled carriage for a baby; "carrozzina"
