Anatomy of a Computer

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Across
  1. 1. Allows peripherals to communicate quickly with the processor
  2. 4. Most newer mice and keyboards require this purple or green port
  3. 7. Are much slower than today's USB and serves as an input for older keyboards and mice
  4. 8. Funnels power through the multicolored cable s to each device
  5. 9. Activates when computer turns on and performs system checks before starting the OS
  6. 10. The brain that carries out the computer's instructions
  7. 11. Houses most of the computers' components and directs data traffic to and from the appropriate devices
Down
  1. 1. Serves as an input for older printers or scanners
  2. 2. Houses the graphic card, supplying the images to a monitor
  3. 3. Can be used to connect many different types of peripherals, including digital and digital video cameras
  4. 5. Attaches to one of the motherboards' PCI slots, and serves as an output for sound
  5. 6. Allows devices to draw power and/or data from the computer
  6. 12. Stores temporary information. Excess data goes to the hard drive