Anatomy of a Computer

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Across
  1. 2. The brain of the computer, which carries out computer instructions.
  2. 3. Manufacturers normally made the mouse port green and the keyboard port purple.
  3. 7. Multiple devices such as an MP3 player, modern printers, and personal digital assistants require ___ connections.
  4. 10. Slots that let other devices quickly communicate with the processor.
  5. 12. A large printed circuit board that houses most computer components.
Down
  1. 1. Houses the graphics card and supplies the image to the monitor.
  2. 3. Runs power through multicolored cables to each device.
  3. 4. Used to connect an old printer or scanner.
  4. 5. Activates when a computer is turned on and performs system checks before starting the main operating system.
  5. 6. Connect to many devices and are hot-swappable which means devices can be plugged in and out without rebooting the computer.
  6. 8. Can either be on the motherboard's PCI slots are needed to be added.
  7. 9. Used to attach older models of keyboards, mice and modems.
  8. 11. When at max capacity, the processor redirects excess data to the hard drive.