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Windows Logo Program Requirement Updates
The Windows Logo Program would like to inform partners of the following requirement updates. You can find complete details on LogoPoint.
GRAPHICS-0020 - Display adapter or chipset complies with Direct3D 10 and DXGI feature sets. Updated with performance target metrics for AeroAT testing on Direct3D 10.
SYSFUND-0072 - Remote boot support for PXE complies with BIOS Boot Specification 1.01 or EFI boot manager. Updated requirement for new June 1, 2009, logo refresh.
SYSFUND-0007 - System meets minimum memory requirements. Removed incorrect variable.
The following are new requirements and policies that we are proposing. Please provide any feedback on these new requirements by October 14, 2008.
SYSFUND-0204 Systems enable a firewall solution by default.
AUDIO-0054 WaveRT drivers support pull-mode audio streaming technology by implementing the IMiniportWaveRTStreamNotification interface.
AUDIO-0057 Bluetooth audio devices to expose Major/Minor Class of Device identifier and accurately reflect form factor/primary usage.
AUDIO-0059 BT Audio devices must be compliant with the Bluetooth connectivity requirements.
AUDIO-0060 Bluetooth Audio Device needs to support at least one of the below profiles.
AUDIO-0061 Bluetooth Audio Devices must complete an HCIDisconnect before powering down.
AUDIO-0062 If HD Audio codec supports HD Audio Low-Power DCN then it needs to implements the Low-Power specification correctly in hardware, firmware and 3rd party software (driver).
AUDIO-0077 HD audio drivers must support specific properties to describe state of jack/connector.
AUDIO-0078 If HDMI or DisplayPort supports multi-channel HD audio, the audio subsystem needs to be be compliant with HD audio HDMI DCNs.
AUDIO-0079 Audio drivers using HD audio specification and exposing HDMI or DisplayPort endpoint must support the KSPROPERTY_JACK_SINK_INFO property.
AUDIO-0080 An audio device that is appropriate for communication scenarios only or wants to be certified in the Communications Device Logo program exposes itself as a Default Communications Device to Windows.
AUDIO-0083 Communication device does not use undiscoverable and/or uncontrollable non-linear audio processing that is on by default.
AUDIO-0087 Bluetooth Audio Device Driver Requirements.
STREAM-0060 Digital TV Tuners requiring protected streams use PBDA.
STREAM-0061 All TV Tuners must resume from hibernation multiple times.
STREAM-0062 All TV Tuners must be able to scan for services multiple times.
STREAM-0063 ISDB-T Digital TV Tuners must support BML.
STREAM-0064 All TV Tuners must support closed captioning.
STREAM-0065 All TV Tuners must support 500 channel changes.
STREAM-0066 All TV Tuners must support 500 channel changes.
STREAM-0071 All Devices must support time-shifted playback.
STREAM-0072 All Devices must be able to record programs.
STREAM-0074 All Devices must complete First Run and play LiveTV within Media Center for Premium Logo.
STREAM-0076 All scheduled recording must wake up a Device.
STREAM-0077 Devices must support playback during the transition from Windows to Full-Screen modes.
STREAM-0081 All Devices must support parental ratings.
Correction from last week's newsletter
In last week's newsletter, we incorrectly identified GRAPHICS-0072 as a new logo requirement. This requirement was combined with GRAPHICS-0071. We apologize for any confusion.
Mobile Broadband Network Logo Program
Staying connected has become increasingly important to mobile computer users. Native support for mobile broadband network (MBN) will be introduced to allow mobile computer users to stay connected all the time. In response to this introduction, the Windows Logo Program will include a new section that applies to MBN devices. These requirements will be a part of the "Network Devices" group and will have a title that begins with "MBN". For more details on this new logo program, see LogoPoint.
MBN Requirements
NETWORK-0137 - MBN (mobile broadband network) devices must conform to NDIS and Microsoft WWAN Driver Model Specification requirements in the Windows Driver Kit (WDK).
NETWORK-0139 - MBN devices must work above the 4-GB address space.
NETWORK-0140 - MBN devices must support multiple device instances.
NETWORK-0195 - MBN devices must comply with power management specifications.
NETWORK-0196 - MBN devices must safeguard drivers against implementation of any vendor-specific advanced properties.
NETWORK-0197 - MBN devices must support unattended installation to enable Windows Update distribution.
NETWORK-0201 - MBN devices must meet performance criteria for data rate, uplink, downlink, and throughput.
NETWORK-0205 - MBN devices must work without any third-party Connection Manager.
NETWORK-0207 - MBN devices must meet the performance target for various operations specified in the WWAN Driver Model Specification. (MBN is known as WWAN in the WDK.)
NETWORK-0208 - MBN devices must implement the NDIS 6.20 Media Extensibility Model and support IP packet-handling capability as defined in the Microsoft WWAN Driver Model Specification. (MBN is known as WWAN in the WDK.)
NETWORK-0209 - MBN devices must implement all SMS functionality as defined in the Microsoft WWAN Driver Model Specification.
NETWORK-0210 - MBN devices must support provisioning of connectivity information.
NETWORK-0277 - MBN devices must support Teredo, 6To4, and VPN tunneling technologies.
WLAN Change in WLK Coming
The current Windows Logo Kit (WLK), version 1.2, supports wireless LAN (WLAN) testing by using a software-based access point that runs on both Atheros and Realtek WLAN NICs. The next version of the WLK will support testing WLAN drivers only by using the Atheros WLAN NICs. You will not be required to use the next kit for submissions until June 2009, but we wanted to provide early notice of this change to help your planning activities. If you have further questions, send us an e-mail at wlanndt@microsoft.com.
WDK Survey: Help Improve the Documentation in the Kit and on MSDN
The Windows Driver Kit (WDK) documentation group would like your feedback on the documentation that is provided with the kit and on MSDN. We know your schedule is busy, so we developed a survey that is significantly shorter than previous surveys. Click here to complete this survey, which should take just a few minutes and will be available for your feedback until October 10, 2008.
As you may have noticed in previous years, we do take your feedback very seriously and look forward to improving our product based on your input. Please watch this newsletter for details on survey results coming in November.
Reminder: Winqual Down for Maintenance on September 11th, 2008
The Windows Quality Online Services (Winqual) Web site ( https://winqual.microsoft.com) will be unavailable due to regularly scheduled maintenance from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time on Thursday, September 11th, 2008.
Please note that the Winqual Web site is unavailable during the second Thursday of each month. Please contact the Winqual team with any questions or feedback. Thank you.
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