If a recommended feature is implemented, it must meet the PC 98 requirements for that feature as defined in this document.
| Consumer PC 98 | Office PC 98 | Entertainment PC 98 |
1. System performance meets PC 98 minimum requirements
| Required | Required | Required |
2. System design meets ACPI 1.0 specification and PC 98 requirements
| Required | Required | Required |
3. Hardware design supports OnNow initiative
| Required | Required | Required |
4. BIOS meets PC 98 requirements for OnNow support
| Required | Required | Required |
5. BIOS meets PC 98 requirements for boot support
| Required | Required | Required |
6. All expansion slots in the system are accessible for users to insert cards
| Required | Required | Required |
7. Audible noise meets PC 98 requirements
| Required | Required | Required |
8. System and component design practices follow accessibility guidelines
| Recommended | Recommended | Recommended |
9. Internal system modification capabilities are not accessible to end users
| Recommended | Recommended | Recommended |
10. System design provides physical security
| Recommended | Recommended | Recommended |
11. Each device and driver meets PC 98 device requirements
| Required | Required | Required |
12. Each bus and device meets Plug and Play specifications
| Required | Required | Required |
13. Unique Plug and Play device ID provided for each system device and add-on device
| Required | Required | Required |
14. Option ROMs meet Plug and Play requirements
| Required | Required | Required |
15. “PNP” vendor code used only to define a legacy device’s CompatibleID
| Required | Required | Required |
16. Device driver and installation meet PC 98 requirements
| Required | Required | Required |
17. Minimal user interaction needed to install and configure devices
| Required | Required | Required |
18. Connections use icons plus keyed or shrouded connectors
| Required | Required | Required |
19. Hot-plugging capabilities for buses and devices meet PC 98 requirements
| Required | Required | Required |