anatomy of a computer

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Across
  1. 1. The ______ is the brain that carries out your computer’s instructions
  2. 4. Motherboards often have integrated _________
  3. 6. The motherboard manufacturer installs a basic OS (operating system) in the__________
  4. 8. You can use _______ to connect many different types of peripherals, including digital cameras and digital video cameras
  5. 10. If you have an older printer or scanner, you probably connect the device to the parallel port.
  6. 11. It funnels power through the multicolored cables
Down
  1. 2. ________ slots let peripherals communicate quickly with the processor
  2. 3. a large PCB (printed circuit board) that houses most of your computer’s components
  3. 5. The ________ houses your graphics card
  4. 7. _________ are much slower than new USB and FireWire ports
  5. 9. The CPU stores temporary information,such as data relating to open programs, in__________
  6. 11. Although some newer mice and keyboards include USB cables, most require ______ ports
  7. 12. Many peripherals, such as MP3 players, modern printers,and PDAs (personal digital assistants) require ______