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Computer Hardware ANSWER V ¥ The collection of physical elements that consists a computer system. Mainboard/Motherboard ANSWER VV The main component of a computer, It is a large rectangular board with integrated circuity that connects the other parts of the computer- as well as any peripherals connected at the parts/expansion slots CPU (Central Processing Unit) ANSWER VV the brain of the computer Chipset ANSWER V ¥ It includes the north bridge, and communicates between the CPU and the other components of the system, including the main memory RAM (Random Access Memory) ANSWER ¥V ¥ Stores the code and the data that are being accessed by the CPU ROM (Read-Only Memory) ANSWER VV Shares the Basic Input System (BIOS) that runs when the computer is powered on, causing the bootstrapping/booting down or up process BIOS (basic input/output system) ANSWER V ¥ Firmware that can control much of a computer's input/output functions, such as communication with the keyboard and the monitor.