Anatomy of a PC

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Across
  1. 2. activates when you turn on the computer and per-forms system checks before starting your main OS.
  2. 4. are much slower than new USB and FireWire ports. You can attach some older key-boards, mice, and modems to the
  3. 6. houses most of your computer’s components and directs data traffic to and from the appropriate devices.
  4. 8. slots that let peripherals communicate quickly with the processor.
  5. 10. The CPU stores temporary information such as data relating to open programs in
  6. 11. Some devices are able to draw power from the computer in addition to data through
  7. 12. It funnels power through the multicolored cables
  8. 13. port that transfers data as fast as 400Mbps
Down
  1. 1. 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
  2. 3. the brain that carries out your computer’s instructions.
  3. 5. If you have an older printer or scanner you probably connect the device to the
  4. 7. houses your graphics card which supplies the image to the monitor.
  5. 9. Although some newer mice and keyboards include usb cables most require