Anatomy of a Computer

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Across
  1. 2. ____ performs system checks before starting your main OS.
  2. 4. The CPU stores temporary information in ____.
  3. 7. You can attach some older keyboards, mice, and modems to the __________.
  4. 8. A _________ has better sound quality than a sound chip.
  5. 10. If you have an older printer or scanner, you probably connect the device to the ____________.
  6. 12. Many peripherals require ___ connections.
Down
  1. 1. Large PCB that houses most of the computer's components.
  2. 3. You can use ________ to connect many different types of peripherals.
  3. 5. Houses the graphics card, which supplies the image to the monitor.
  4. 6. Funnels power through the multicolored cables to each device.
  5. 9. The brain that carries out your computer's instructions.
  6. 10. Although some newer mice and keyboards include USB cables, most require ____ ports.
  7. 11. Lets peripherals communicate quickly with the processor.