Technology... How a Computer works

We are on our final projects for graphic design... we must describe how a computer starts and design the article type instructions in a way that is appealing to the eye.
Requirements:

This project requires you to write a 1000 word essay (Roughly 7-10 pages) on how a desktop computer works. You will trace the entire process from the time the power button is pressed to graphics being interacted with on the screen. This process takes only seconds but hundreds of different systems have to work in sync in order for computers to work properly.
This essay will be graphically laid out. You should include many different pictures showing what piece of hardware is being used.
Processes that should be included (but not necessarily in this order):
- Power Supply, - Motherboard - CPU - BIOS
- Ram - Video Card - HardDrive - Operating System - Monitor (LCD or CRT)
All these main points should be covered but this should not be all the points you include in your essay. Most points should have photos or illustrations demonstrating what they are. This essay should be graphically laid out. That is, do not hand in a typical black and white document with a few pictures inserted. Make a creative title. Choose professional, readable yet interesting fonts. Insert pictures with text wrapped around. Use image captions. Feel free to use illustrations you create in illustrator. You are also free to to use Photoshop or InDesign but no instruction will be provided in those programs for this class. A good example of effective design layout is your Illustrator textbook.
- Total word count should be between 750 – 1200 words. (Roughly 7-10 pages) - Be careful to use plenty of pictures but make sure picture content does not overlap (ie do not use 3 different pictures of RAM). - Also make sure pictures are understandable but not too big so as to take up too much room.
- Feel free to use linework, recessed picture or borders as you see fit.

Yes, this project is very intricate... I do not think I've had an assignment with so many details... definitely gonna get started on this one early!
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