Anatomy of a Computer_Lilly's

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Across
  1. 2. This chip is activated when you turn on the computer and performs the system check before the OS starts.
  2. 4. Is where data relating to an opened program is stored. It is also part of the storage function of a computer.
  3. 7. A place to connect older keyboards and mice, but is usually left free.
  4. 8. Is the input/output of audio and audio quality. Often integrated into the motherboard.
  5. 10. Older printers or scanners connect to the device using this port.
  6. 12. Used to connect peripherals to the computer to transfer data. (Peripherals like, modern printers, and PDAs)
Down
  1. 1. Main circuit board that holds most of the computer's components and directs data to appropriate device
  2. 3. Used to port transfer data really fast. Can be used to connect different types of peripherals.
  3. 5. This is where the graphic card is held, which supplies the image for the monitor.
  4. 6. It brings power to each device in the computer.
  5. 9. The brain of the computer. (Carries out the instruction from the computer).
  6. 10. This is where mice and keyboards plug-in to the computer.
  7. 11. Are slots that let the peripherals communicate quickly with the processor.