What is EDO RAM (extended data output RAM)? - Definition from Whatis.com

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EDO RAM (extended data output RAM)

EDO (extended data output) RAM is a type of random access memory (RAM) chip that improves the time to read from memory on faster microprocessors such as the Intel Pentium. EDO RAM was initially optimized for the 66 MHz Pentium. For faster computers, different types of synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM) are recommended.

Also see BEDO DRAM.

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This was last updated in July 2000

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