Anatomy of a computer

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Across
  1. 3. cables, most require PS/2 ports.
  2. 4. (Peripheral Component Interconnect)
  3. 6. to and from the appropriate devices.
  4. 9. power through the multicolored
  5. 10. (megabits per second).
  6. 12. the processor.
  7. 17. is a large PCB (printed circuit board) that
  8. 19. as data relating to open programs, in
  9. 21. PDAs (personal digital assistants) require USB
  10. 22. Serial Bus) connections.
  11. 25. let peripherals communicate quickly
  12. 26. port: Serial ports are much slower than new USB and
  13. 29. Although some newer mice and keyboards include
  14. 30. image to the monitor.
  15. 31. Many peripherals, such as MP3 players, modern printers,
Down
  1. 1. is the brain that carries out your
  2. 2. (many cables have more than one
  3. 5. the device to the parallel port.
  4. 7. The serial port is also known
  5. 8. to each device.
  6. 9. Current FireWire ports transfer data as fast as
  7. 11. Port: If you have an older printer or scanner, you probably
  8. 13. component by any means. It
  9. 14. instructions.
  10. 15. ports. You can attach some older keyboards, mice, and modems to the serial
  11. 16. Card: Motherboards often have integrated sound chips
  12. 18. a COM (communications) port.
  13. 20. your graphics card, which supplies
  14. 23. (power supply unit) isn’t the
  15. 24. but chances are your serial port is
  16. 27. (Accelerated Graphics Port)
  17. 28. (operating system) in the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) chip.