Anatomy Of A Computer

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Across
  1. 2. If you have an older printer or scanner, you probably connect the device to the _______.
  2. 4. Some devices can draw power from the computer in addition to data through the _____ port.
  3. 6. Although some newer mice and keyboards include USB cables, most require _____ ports.
  4. 9. communicates quickly with the proccesser
  5. 11. The CPU stores temporary information, such as data relating to open programs, in ____________.
  6. 12. a large printed circuit board that houses most of your computer’s components.
Down
  1. 1. The ¬¬_______ activates when you turn on the computer and performs system checks before starting your main OS.
  2. 2. It funnels power through the multicolored cables to each device.
  3. 3. Graphics Port The ______ houses your graphics card, which supplies the image to the monitor
  4. 5. Current _______ ports transfer data as fast as 400Mbps
  5. 7. _________ are much slower than new USB and FireWire ports.
  6. 8. Motherboards often have integrated sound chips. If your motherboard does not have a sound chip or if you want better sound quality, you can buy a _______.
  7. 10. The ________ is the brain that carries out your computer’s instructions.