Across
- 3. Performs system checks before starting your main OS
- 8. Used to connect older printers and scanners but this port is being replace by USB and FireWire
- 9. Transfers power through multicolored cables
- 10. Used to connect older keyboards and mice and slower than USB and FireWire ports
- 12. Allows peripherals to communicate with the processor
- 13. Stores temporary information from recently opened programs
Down
- 1. A port that many Peripherals require this to connect to the computer
- 2. Houses most of your computer's components
- 4. Ports that transfer data to many different types of peripherals
- 5. Houses your graphics card and displays images on the monitor
- 6. Brain of the computer that carries out your computer's instructions
- 7. Attached to the motherboard and makes sound
- 11. Ports used to connect older mice and keyboards and is colored purple and green