a. BIOS (Basic Input/Output System - 1 - The BIOS setup program above is used to setup a computer's hardware. The BIOS chip contains enough information to operate the computer all by itself. b. Microprocessor - 3 - The microprocessor, is the brain of the computer. The central processing unit, (or CPU), with its level 1 cache memory, contains the control unit and the arithmetic/logic unit, both working together as a team to process the computer's commands. c. Drive Bays - 4 - Drive bays are where the computer's drives are installed. CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives can only play disks. CD R/RW and DVD R/RW drives can both play and record to disks d. Memory - 7 - A memory module has several memory chips. The computer uses this memory constantly to temporarily store information, (or data), while it is working with it. e. Case Fan - 5 - The case fan is in charge of keeping the computer cool. f. Chipset - 2 - The chipset is the chip, or set of chips, t
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