Required Hardware Components (Windows Embedded Standard 2009)
4/23/2012
The following list shows components that are required for almost all devices and should never be removed from a configuration.
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System timer
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Direct memory access controller
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System CMOS/real time clock
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System board
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Numeric data microprocessor
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Programmable interrupt controller
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Any microprocessor-specific components
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Microcode Update Device
Only remove them from a configuration if you are certain they are not required.