Across
- 5. used to give sound to the computer and is normally located inside of the motherboard
- 7. are being replaced by firewire and usb ports
- 8. basic OS that activates when the computer is turned on and checks the system before starting your main OS
- 9. Brain of the computer, which processes everything
- 10. directs data traffic to the other appropriate devices
Down
- 1. transports data as fast as 400 mbps and connected to many different input devices
- 2. funnels power through multicolored cabels
- 3. allows peripherals to communicate quickly
- 4. holds the graphics card
- 5. older keyboards and mice are attached plugged into this port
- 6. Stores temporary information and is referred to as short term memory
- 7. The old way to plug in mouse and keyboards