See A1.3.
A2.3.1 SEE A2.4.7 A2.3.2 SEE A2.4.8 A2.4 Desktop Client - Windows Experience A2.4.1 Two USB ports in all systems, with system BIOS boot support for USB input devices
[SYS-0021, BIOS-0005.2; SDG3:13.3]
If only two USB ports are provided, system provides at least one accessible USB port supporting end user expansion when keyboard and pointing device are attached.
A2.4.2 CD/DVD drive or network adapter (for installing the operating system)
[SYS-0039]
Desktop system includes CD or DVD device.
Note for configure-to-order/build-to-order requirements: PC clients shipped into retail markets must have at least the minimum hardware support that is listed in these requirements. Retail markets include:
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Retail “on-shelf” configurations.
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Published advertisements.
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A default configure-to-order or build-to-order system configuration.
It is recognized that OEMs may configure PC systems to meet the requirements of a specific end-user or corporate customer. For systems built based on specific customer requests, where customers request systems without either a CD or DVD optical drive, the system may be configured without an optical storage drive. However, the system must support the addition of a CD or DVD optical drive, and the system firmware must support booting from a CD or DVD device using El Torito Version 1.0 No Emulation Mode if a supporting optical drive is added.
Furthermore, systems may be configured on request without a graphics adapter or network adapter. All retail market desktop systems must include a graphics adapter and must support installation of an operating system by including either a CD/DVD drive or network adapter. [see A1.4.3, A1.1.4]
A2.4.3 SEE A1.3.3 A2.4.4 DELETED A2.4.5 If IEEE 1394 is included in a system, at least two externally-accessible sockets are required
[SYS-0022]
A2.4.6 Windows XP Professional/Windows Whistler Server: Expansion devices on desktop systems can be remotely managed
[SYS-0049]
A2.4.7 BIOS correctly supports input and boot devices on system boot
See FAQ A2.5.2.
A2.4.8 BIOS correctly handles long descriptors read from any USB device attached to the system at boot time
[BIOS-0005.3; see FAQ A2.5.2]
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