Across
- 4. Activated when the computer is turned on. It checks your system before the main OS is started.
- 7. Lets peripherals communicate with peripherals at rapid speeds.
- 9. Stores permanent data.
- 10. Slower than newer USB and FireWire ports. They can be attached to older keyboards, mouses and more.
- 11. Carries out instructions and carries the motherboard.
- 13. Sends data and information to the computer. they can be found in very miniature sizes.
- 15. Stores temporary data.
Down
- 1. Older printers and scanners have these, whereas newer versions do not have them.
- 2. Ports transfer data. They connect several different types of peripherals.
- 3. Conducts electricity.
- 5. When a motherboard does not have an integrated sound chip or if it requires better sound quality, this is an option that can be taken.
- 6. The abode of your graphics card which can supply the image to your monitor.
- 8. Central circuit board in the computer. All components of the computer must connect to this in some way or another.
- 12. Many peripherals require this. Some devices are capable of drawing power from the computer in addition to data through this.
- 14. Funnels power through its multicoloured cables to each data.