Unless otherwise noted, the requirements apply for all versions of the Windows operating system, and general system requirements apply to PC desktops, mobile PCs, and server systems.
Mobile and Server Exceptions. In both the Mobile PC and Server sections in Appendix A, a specific list is provided of cross-references to exceptions for general device and system requirements. To view these lists, see:
A3.0 Mobile PC Client Requirements
A6.0 Server System Requirements
Client vs. Server Notations. Requirement titles clearly specify whether the item applies only for client PCs or servers. For example:
A1.4.2 x86-based client: System and all components correctly implement power management
A1.4.7 Peripherals included with client system offer a non-legacy interface such as PCI, USB, IEEE 1394, or CardBus
A5.4.12 System that provides headless server capabilities meets minimum requirements
Windows Version Notations. Requirement titles clearly specify whether the item applies only for specific versions of Windows. For example:
A1.4.10 Windows XP Home Edition/Professional: Audio is "digital ready"
B6.1.4.10 Windows Whistler Advanced Server: Data modem supports digital connection to support host-side V.90 operation
x86-based vs. Intel Itanium-based Notations. Requirement titles clearly specify whether the item applies only for 32-bit or 64-bit systems. For example:
A1.1.5 Multiprocessor system compatibility requirements
x86-based: Comply with ACPI 1.0b.
Itanium-based: Comply with Multiple APIC Description Table (MADT) in ACPI 2.0, Section 5.2.10.4.
Note: In earlier versions and in the server design guide, the terms IA-32 and IA-64 were used to differentiate 32-bit and 64-bit systems.
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