Need help with my course on memory mapping and stuff

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The discussion centers on the beginner's course in computer organization, specifically focusing on memory mapping and the operation of various memory types, including main memory, cache memory, and associative memory. The user seeks online tutorials that explain these concepts from a foundational level, avoiding reference books. Memory mapping is identified as a multifaceted topic, and cache memory is described as a hardware-controlled copy of main memory.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of computer organization principles
  • Familiarity with types of memory, including main memory and cache memory
  • Knowledge of associative memory concepts
  • Ability to navigate online educational resources
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "Memory Mapping" on Wikipedia for foundational knowledge
  • Explore tutorials on "Cache Memory Management Techniques"
  • Investigate "Associative Memory" and its applications in computing
  • Look for online courses on "Computer Organization and Architecture" for structured learning
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Students in computer organization courses, educators teaching memory concepts, and anyone interested in understanding memory mapping and memory types in computing.

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I have got a begginner's course in computer organisation this semester. The course consists of the basic stuff like types of memories and memory hierarchy with the detailed description of each etc etc.
Now, what i really don't get is memmory mapping and how exactly data is read and written on main memory, cache memory or may be associative memory.
Is there any tutorial available on the internet that can describe all this in detail but which starts from a basic level?
Please don't suggest any reference book, i have lost my library card :(
 
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Try typing terns like associative memory into Google.

Memory mapping refers to a number of things.
For a start you can try here.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_mapping

Cache memory is a copy of main memory. Usually this is controlled by the hardware designer.
 

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