Across
- 1. Temporary computer memory that can accessed randomly
- 4. Activates when you turn on the computer and performs system checks
- 7. Allows peripherals to communicate with the processor
- 9. Older printers and scanners are connected to this port
- 10. Funnels power through multicoloured cables
- 11. Attaches to one of the motherboard'd PCI slots
Down
- 2. Large printed circuit board
- 3. Can use this to connect many different types of peripherals
- 5. Slower than a USB. Also known as a COM
- 6. Home of the graphics card
- 8. Brains of the computer
- 10. Most mice and keyboards require this port
- 12. Enables communication between devices and a host controller