Software / Operating System

The Desktop Board provides full support for all versions of the following operating systems:

• Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit and 32-bit editions)

• Microsoft Windows 8 (64-bit and 32-bit editions)

• Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit and 32-bit editions)

ACPI

ACPI ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is an open industry specification co-developed by Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Microsoft, Phoenix, and Toshiba. ACPI establishes industry-standard interfaces for OS-directed configuration and power management on laptops, desktops, and servers. gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of a computer. The use of ACPI ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is an open industry specification co-developed by Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Microsoft, Phoenix, and Toshiba. ACPI establishes industry-standard interfaces for OS-directed configuration and power management on laptops, desktops, and servers. with the Desktop Board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support.