Technology Crossword

4. Activated when the computer is turned on. It checks your system before the main OS is started.
7. Lets peripherals communicate with peripherals at rapid speeds.
9. Stores permanent data.
10. Slower than newer USB and FireWire ports. They can be attached to older keyboards, mouses and more.
11. Carries out instructions and carries the motherboard.
13. Sends data and information to the computer. they can be found in very miniature sizes.
15. Stores temporary data.

1. Older printers and scanners have these, whereas newer versions do not have them.
2. Ports transfer data. They connect several different types of peripherals.
3. Conducts electricity.
5. When a motherboard does not have an integrated sound chip or if it requires better sound quality, this is an option that can be taken.
6. The abode of your graphics card which can supply the image to your monitor.
8. Central circuit board in the computer. All components of the computer must connect to this in some way or another.
12. Many peripherals require this. Some devices are capable of drawing power from the computer in addition to data through this.
14. Funnels power through its multicoloured cables to each data.