Description of a Multimedia PC

 Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
Article ID: Q76800
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows with Multimedia Extensions version 1.0
  • Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1

SUMMARY

Multimedia PCs are a specific class of PCs that meet or exceed the Multimedia PC specification 1.0. The "MPC" trademark indicates that the hardware complies with this specification.

MORE INFORMATION

The Multimedia PC combines high quality graphics, stereo audio and animation capabilities with the massive storage capacity of CD-ROM.

The minimum hardware requirements are listed below:

  • 80386sx microprocessor
  • 2 megabytes (MB) or more of Random Access Memory (RAM)
  • VGA (16-color) or VGA (256-color) display
  • 30 MB hard drive or larger
  • CD-ROM drive able to output digital audio
  • Audio hardware able to process music and voice

Multimedia PCs fully support Windows with Multimedia Extensions version 1.0 and Windows version 3.1.

KBCategory: kbmm kbdisplay
KBSubcategory: win31
Additional reference words: MMWIN 3.10 1.00

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Last reviewed: November 22, 1994
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