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15 Cards in this Set
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Bios
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(Basic Input/Output System) sets up a computer hardware
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Chipset
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directs the flow of information in a computers motherboard; multiple
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Microprocessor
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also called "CPU"; brain of the computer; four steps: fetch, decode, execute, and store
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Drive Bay
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computer drives are installed here
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Case Fan
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keeps the computer cool; vital for survival
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Motherboard
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connecting streets called buses; tiny electrical paths
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Memory
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comes in many different sizes
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Modem
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connects you to the internet through a phoneline
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Powersupply
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powers the computer; has a built in fan to keep it cool
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Soundcard
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has it's own processor; converts digital sounds to analog sounds
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Audio-ports, -jacks, and -connectors
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electrical connectors for carrying audio signal
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Bluetooth
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wireless technology enables communication over short distances
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Cache
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stores recently used information in a place where it can be accessed extremely fast
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DIMM
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"Dual In-Line Memory"; small circut board that hold memory chips
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DRAM
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"Dynamic Random Access Memory"; stores each bit of data on a separate capacitor
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