This section summarizes the hardware requirements for audio for PC 97 system designs.
1. Baseline audio meets PC 97 requirements
| Basic PC 97 | Workstation 97 | Entertainment PC 97 |
| Recommended | Recommended | Advanced audio Required |
If baseline audio capabilities are included in a PC system, audio must meet the minimum requirements defined in "Basic Requirements for Audio Components" in this chapter.
2. PC 97 Advanced audio capabilities included in the PC system
| Basic PC 97 | Workstation 97 | Entertainment PC 97 |
| Recommended | Recommended | Required |
Each feature for Advanced audio that is implemented in a PC 97 system must meet the minimum requirements for that feature as defined in "PC 97 Advanced Audio" in this chapter.