Typical configuration of computer

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Across
  1. 2. unit, controls and coordinates activities of the units of the system
  2. 3. primary memory of the system
  3. 4. is a power supply that includes battery backup
  4. 5. controller, circuit which enables CPU to communicate with disk drives
  5. 6. slot, used to install memory
  6. 9. and Play , enables OS to configure and discover new devices without restarting
  7. 11. printed circuit board where electronic components are mounted
  8. 12. port, is a port used for high speed communication
  9. 14. slot, slot used to connect sound cards, internal modems
  10. 15. is a collection of parallel wires that form a pathway to carry address, data and control signals
  11. 16. expands the capabilities of the computer
  12. 18. basic input output system
  13. 19. Frequency with which processor executes instructions
  14. 20. port, also known as COM port for connecting communication devices
Down
  1. 1. factor, refers to mother board's geometry and dimensions
  2. 2. date and time and sets system parameters
  3. 5. RAM, Double data rate Random Access memory
  4. 7. Accelerated Graphics port
  5. 8. connects to network and high speed internet
  6. 10. Universal Serial Bus
  7. 11. single integrated chip
  8. 13. is a standard used for serial communication
  9. 17. high speed memory between RAM and CPU