This section lists some of the publications, services, and tools available to help build hardware that works with Windows operating systems.
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification
http://www.teleport.com/~acpi/
Power management specifications for device and bus classes
http://www.microsoft.com/hwdev/onnow.htm
WDM white papers and information
http://www.microsoft.com/hwdev/pcfuture/wdm.htm
Plug and Play specifications
http://www.microsoft.com/hwdev/pnpspecs.htm
Microsoft Device Driver Kits (DDKs) for Windows operating systems
Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Professional membership