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Control Unit: extracts instructions from memory and decodes and executes them
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU): handles arithmetic and logical operations
To function properly, the CPU relies on the system clock, memory, secondary storage,
and data and address buses.
This term is also known as a central processor, microprocessor or chip.
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Dual Processor (DP)
Backside Bus (BSB)
Frontside Bus (FSB)
CPU Utilization
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Lobotomy
Serial Presence Detect (SPD)
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