Checklist for Audio Components

If a recommended feature is implemented, it must meet the PC 98 requirements for that feature as defined in this document.

1. PC system includes PC 98 audio capabilities

2. Audio device does not connect to ISA bus

3. Audio performance meets PC 98 requirements

4. Audio system provides support for basic data formats

5. Audio system reports sample position for stream synchronization

6. Audio system provides sufficient externally accessible inputs and outputs

7. Audio system connectors are labeled with icons as defined for PC 98

8. Audio performance meets PC 98 advanced recommendations

9. Audio system supports full-duplex operation at independent sampling rates

10. Audio system provides hardware or software support for the Downloadable Samples specification

11. Audio system supports AEC reference inputs

12. Audio system provides hardware filtering of HRTF 3-D filters

13. CD, DVD, and broadcast audio playback meet PC 98 requirements

14. Audio system provides consistent volume levels for different devices

15. Each device has a unique Plug and Play device ID

16. Automatic resource assignment and dynamic disable capabilities are supported

17. PCI device conforms to PCI 2.1 and additional PC 98 requirements

18. PCI device supports initiator, target, and block transfer

19. PCI audio components use a suitable configuration scheme if using ISA resources

20. PCI device is digital ready

21. Audio meets USB specification and USB audio device class specification

22. Audio meets PC 98 requirements for IEEE 1394

23. System and device comply with PCI bus power management specification

24. Audio device complies with device class power management reference specification

25. Device supports wake-up events

26. Device drivers and installation meet PC 98 requirements

27. Audio meets PC 98 requirements for WDM driver support

28. Applications provided with device meet Win32 requirements