Across
- 3. a set of electronic components on one or more integrated circuits that manages the data flow between the processor, memory and peripherals
- 6. any fan inside, or attached to, a computer case used for active cooling
- 11. designed to support standard ATX motherboards, along with a moderate number of components such as graphics cards, storage drives, and cooling solutions
- 13. a warning you see when your computer interrupts operations
- 14. a specific part on a motherboard that is purposely designed to hold a central processing unit
- 18. designed to accommodate Micro ATX motherboards, which are smaller than standard ATX boards
- 19. you haven't added the correct bios, or you haven't placed it in the right location
- 22. form factor proposed by Intel and developed jointly with IBM, DEC, and other vendors for low cost
- 23. powers the BIOS firmware in your laptop. BIOS needs to remain operational even when your computer isn't plugged into a power source
- 24. a physical connector on a computer's motherboard where you can insert memory modules
- 25. is a command and transport protocol that defines how data is transferred between a computer's motherboard and mass storage devices
- 26. a form of microcode or program embedded into hardware devices to help them operate effectively
- 27. smaller version of the standard ATX motherboard used in computer systems
- 28. an electrical connector that allows data to be transferred between devices
- 29. the most common motherboard form factor around
Down
- 1. a capacitor that has physically expanded due to internal pressure
- 2. a compact version of the ATX board
- 4. to add sound cards, network cards, or other types of interface cards
- 5. Full tower cases are designed to be compatible with a wider range of components
- 7. compact motherboard configration designed to support relatively low-cost computers in small spaces
- 8. a state where the display shows nothing but a blank, black image
- 9. a socket on a computer motherboard that allows you to add additional components to your system
- 10. the physical size, shape, and layout of a computer or its components
- 12. a form factor for motherboards
- 15. the most common and standard motherboard size for desktop computers
- 16. smaller version of the standard ATX motherboard used in computer systems
- 17. when your hard drive isn't connected at all, or that it's not connected correctly
- 20. a type of equipment malfunction that occurs sporadically and unpredictably
- 21. a small application specialized on retrieving/storing objects from/to a service