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- 1. The CPU stores temporary information such as data relating to open programs
- 5. The motherboard manufacturer installs a basic OS
- 7. ports transfer data as fast as 400Mbps
- 10. Peripheral Component Interconnect
- 11. The CPU is the brain that carries out your computer’s instructions.
- 12. If you have an older printer or scanner, you probably connect the device to the
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- 2. The motherboard is a large PCB (printed circuit board) that houses most of your computer’s components and directs data
- 3. Universal Serial Bus
- 4. Motherboards often have integrated sound chips.
- 6. Port are much slower than new USB and FireWire ports.
- 8. power supply unit
- 9. Accelerated Graphics Port
- 13. Although some newer mice and keyboards include USB cables