This sections summarizes the hardware design features for serial ports for PC 97.
Serial ports have been used on computers for decades. In the past, standard baud rates for most serial ports ranged up to 19.2K baud. Now that systems and peripherals have become more demanding, higher-speed devices must be used to meet the needs of the newest generation of serial ports.
9. General device requirements
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These include the standard requirements for a device identifier, automated software-only settings for device configuration, standard device drivers and Windows-based installation, and icons for external connectors. For more information see the "Basic PC 97" chapter of this guide.