The PC 98 requirements are defined by system type and for individual bus classes and device classes. This guide is divided into five parts, with each part addressing a particular element of PC 98 design.
Part 1: System Design Issues. Introduces the important design issues for PC 98. Study this part first to understand the key design issues being addressed in the PC 98 requirements.
Part 2: PC 98 Systems. Presents system-type definitions and PC 98 requirements for each system type. Study this part for an understanding of the overall system requirements.
Part 3: Bus Design Guidelines. Presents requirements for each bus type and I/O host controller supported under Windows 98 and Windows NT. Study this part for a detailed understanding of how buses and controllers are to be implemented on PC 98 systems.
Part 4: Device Design Guidelines. Defines design requirements for each particular device type, whether the device is an integral part of a PC system or designed as an add-on device. Study this part for a detailed understanding of the design requirements for each device type.
References. Includes the PC 98 checklist, which summarizes all the requirements defined in this guide, plus other technical appendixes, a comprehensive hardware glossary with a list of acronyms and abbreviations used in this guide, and an index.
Updates to this guide, technical clarifications, and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the following web sites:
http://www.microsoft.com/hwdev/desguid/
http://developer.intel.com/design/pc98/