Anatomy of a Computer

2. also known as the brain of the computer... the electronic circuitry within a computer that executes instructions
4. was designed as a high-speed point-to-point channel for attaching a video card to a computer system, primarily to assist in the acceleration of 3D computer graphics
6. a serial communication interface through which information transfers in or out sequentially one bit at a time
9. a local computer bus for attaching hardware devices in a computer and is part of the PCI Local Bus standard
10. the program a personal computer's microprocessor uses to get the computer system started after you turn it on
11. a form of computer memory that can be read and changed in any order, typically used to store working data and machine code

1. an internal expansion card that provides input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs
3. a type of interface found on computers for connecting peripherals
5. an interface standard for a serial bus for high-speed communications and isochronous real-time data transfer
7. a 6-pin mini-DIN connector used for connecting keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system
8. an industry standard that establishes specifications for cables and connectors and protocols for connection, communication and power supply between computers, peripherals and other computers
9. converts mains AC to low-voltage regulated DC power for the internal components of a computer