Across
- 2. It funnels power through the multicolored cables
- 3. Although some newer mice and keyboards include usb cables most require this port.
- 5. This lets you transfer data as fast as 400mbps.
- 6. houses your graphics card, which supplies the image to the monitor.
- 7. is the brain that carries out your computers instruction.
- 8. Motherboards often have integrated sound chips. If your motherboard does not have a sound chip or if you want better sound quality, you can buy this.
- 10. If you have an older printer or scanner you probably connect the device to this port.
- 12. something that houses most of your computer’s components and directs data
Down
- 1. This performs system checks before starting your main OS.
- 2. This lets slots communicate quickly with the processer
- 4. are much slower than new USB and FireWire ports. You can attach some older keyboards and mice.
- 9. Many peripherals, such as MP3 players, modern printers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants)require this connection.
- 11. The CPU stores temporary information as data relating to open programs