This section summarizes the basic PC 98 design features for parallel ports and peripherals. Each parallel port on a PC 98 system must meet the requirements listed in this section. The PC 98 general device requirements are defined in the “System Requirements for I/O Ports and Devices” section earlier in this chapter, including the requirements for a device ID, automated software-only settings for device configuration, device drivers and Windows-based installation, and icons for external connectors.