Required Hardware Components
The following list shows components that are required for almost all devices and should never be removed from a configuration.
- System timer
- Direct memory access controller
- System CMOS/real time clock
- System board
- Numeric data microprocessor
- Programmable interrupt controller
- Any microprocessor-specific components
- Microcode Update Device
Only remove them from a configuration if you are certain they are not required.
See Also
Remove Unnecessary Devices to Optimize Footprint
Last updated on Wednesday, October 18, 2006
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