HAL Types?

[pinkpanther56]

How many types of HAL are there i'm about to deploy RIS and the documentation suggests that any hardware differences can be delt with during install other than the HAl. Am i likely to run into this problem very often or is there only a limited number of different XP HAL's?

Thanks.

 

[bcastner]

• ACPI Multiprocessor PC
Applies to a multiple-processor ACPI computer.
• ACPI Uniprocessor PC
Applies to an ACPI multiple-processor board but with a single processor installed.
• Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) PC
Applies to a single processor motherboard with single processor.
• Compaq SystemPro Multiprocessor or 100% Compatible
Applies to a Compaq SystemPro computer.
• MPS Uniprocessor PC
Applies to non-ACPI computers dual processor motherboard with a single processor installed.
• MPS Multiprocessor PC
Applies to non-ACPI computers with a dual processor running.
• Standard PC
Applies to any Standard PC, non-ACPI, or non-MPS. The CPU may be a 386, a 486, a Pentium, a Pentium II, or a Pentium III.
• Standard PC with C-Step i486


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[linney]

HAL options after Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 Setup

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/309283/?FR=1

How to Force a Hardware Abstraction Layer During an Upgrade or New Installation of Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;299340&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

ACPI overview, read about it in the Help and Support program by typing ACPI overview in the search box.

 

[pinkpanther56]

Thanks Guys i'll have a read.