http://www.microsoft.com/windows/thirdparty/hardware/default.htm (PC Press Internet CD, 03/1996)|
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Hardware Information for IHVs and OEMsThis site contains technical information about designing and building PC systems and peripherals for the Microsoft® Windows® family of operating systems. This information is provided specifically for independent hardware vendors (IHVs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
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WinHEC 96
Information about Windows Hardware Engineering Conference, April 1-3, 1996, San Jose, California. |
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News and Events for IHVs and OEMs
Look here for a summary of new postings, hardware-related news and upcoming events, plus reports on recent events. |
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Information on Designing Hardware |
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PC 95 Hardware Design Guidelines
Information about design details for creating hardware that is eligible for the "Designed for Microsoft Windows 95" logo, including information about Plug and Play. |
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New and Future Hardware Design
Information about creating hardware that takes advantage of new and future features supported in the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems. |
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Technical Details for Bus and BIOS Design
Information about Plug and Play BIOS, PC Card, IEEE 1394, USB, PCI, ISA, and other BIOS and bus issues and design details. |
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Technical Details for Device Design
Information about issues and design details related to modems, audio and graphics adapters, storage, and other system devices and peripherals. |
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Information on Testing Hardware |
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Windows Hardware Quality Labs
Instructions for testing hardware for Windows 95 and Windows NT, including test tools. |
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Windows 95 Hardware Compatibility List
Up-to-date Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) for Microsoft Windows 95, including links to device drivers not in the Windows 95 product. |
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Windows NT Hardware Compatibility List
Up-to-date Hardware Compatibility List for Microsoft Windows NT™ (HCL). |
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Anonymous FTP Server at Microsoft
Self-extracting files for WHQL are located at ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/services/whql |
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For More Information |
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ihv@microsoft.com
To send feedback, please send e-mail with your name, title, company name, e-mail address, and phone and fax numbers. However, please be aware that this is a feedback alias; no product or program questions will be answered, except for requests from IHVs and OEMs. |
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whqlinfo@microsoft.com
For questions that cannot be answered in the WHQL step-by-step instructions for hardware testing, please send e-mail to this alias. |
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Internet Resources for PC Design
A list of other Internet resources provided by Microsoft on hardware-related topics, plus links to non-Microsoft pages for organizations that publish design specifications and guidelines. |
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Developers Only web site Information for developers creating applications and device drivers, including information about MSDN, language and development tools, and technical white papers. |