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Hardware Implementations Of Media Center Upgrade Scenarios

Hardware Implementations Of Media Center Upgrade Scenarios. Ron Farrell – Program Manager eHome PC Platform Team Microsoft Corporation. David Fleischman – Program Manager eHome Core Platform Team Microsoft Corporation. Chris Matichuk – Program Manager Windows TV Capture Microsoft Corporation.

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Hardware Implementations Of Media Center Upgrade Scenarios

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  1. Hardware Implementations Of Media Center Upgrade Scenarios Ron Farrell – Program Manager eHome PC Platform Team Microsoft Corporation David Fleischman – Program ManagereHome Core Platform TeamMicrosoft Corporation Chris Matichuk – Program ManagerWindows TV CaptureMicrosoft Corporation

  2. Windows Media Center Hardware Requirements Ron FarrellProgram ManagereHome PC Platform TeamMicrosoft Corporation

  3. Hardware Requirements Overview • No more independent hardware requirements document(s) • Old: • MCE HWRequirements • Designed for Media Center Edition • MCE TestKit • New: • Windows Vista Windows Logo Program (WLP) • Microsoft Windows Driver Kit (WDK)

  4. Overview • Windows Vista Media Center requirementsalign with the Premium level logo • Hardware meet WLP + updated Media Center requirements • Windows Vista Media Center Hardware Summary chart available in the FAQ on Microsoft Connect • Tests found in the WDK

  5. Windows Vista Media Center Hardware Requirements Specifics • CPU • x86/x64-instruction set • No minimum CPU speed • CPU utilization is key measurement • Test using CPUStats.exe tool in WDK * Listed requirements are the minimum requirements. Using high definition TV tuner(s) may increase stated requirements

  6. Hardware Requirements • Memory • 512 MB minimum • 1 GB or more recommended for Windows Vista Media Center • 1 GB system memory for UMA systems • Minimum of 64 MB video memory reserved for graphics • Minimum of 128 MB video memory witha 128-bit interface for High Definition TV

  7. Hardware Requirements • Graphics • DirectX 9 or later GPU • Pixel Shader 2.0 support • Windows Vista Display Driver Model (WDDM)-compliant driver supporting COPP and PVP-OPM (Protected Video Path Output Protection Manager) • Aero required for Premium level WLP logo; Recommended on Windows Vista computers running Media Center

  8. Hardware Requirements • Tuner/Encoder • Meets the Premium level WLP logo • Digital TV tuners use the Broadcast Driver Architecture (BDA) • Even for tunerless systems, test with tuner • No true hybrid tuner support

  9. Hard Disk Drive Performance (RPM, cache size, etc) 100 GB free PVR storage space (recommended) 40 GB for mobile (recommended) Windows Vista Media Center Hardware Requirements Specifics

  10. Hardware Requirements • DVD Decoder • Microsoft MPEG-2 decoder supports • DVD Playback • Television recording and playback • DVD Video burning • Non-Microsoft MPEG-2 decoders • Does not affect Microsoft MPEG-2 decoder

  11. Windows Vista Test Tools In WDK • Corresponding test in the WDK • No separate “test kit” specifically for Windows Vista Media Center • Diagnostic tests in the WDK • Log info from the Windows Vista computer running Media Center • Verifies the hardware meets the logo requirements • WDK beta available with Windows Vista Beta 2 • Final tests available RC1 timeframe

  12. Call To Action • Windows Media Center Hardware Requirements • Participate in the Microsoft Connect program • Read and understand new hardware requirements on the Windows Vista Logo Program Web site • http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/winlogo • All current, and future, updates to Media Center hardware requirements will come through WLP

  13. Windows Logo Program http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/winlogo/LH_logo.mspx http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/winlogo/hwrequirements.mspx Remotes and Receiver Questions Windows Vista IR Hardware Requirements Specification (on MS Connect now) Vista Remote Spec v.05 (on MS Connect now….name could change by RTM) Remote control questions: remotes @ microsoft.com Receiver questions: irrecvr @ microsoft.com MS Connect http://connect.microsoft.com/ Contact your Microsoft representative to get on MS Connect Windows Media Center FAQ Located on the MS Connect site Answers common questions for all of Windows Media Center References

  14. Upgrades For Windows Media Center In Windows Vista David FleischmanProgram ManagereHome Core Platform TeamMicrosoft Corporation

  15. Upgrading To Windows Vista • Windows Vista upgrades are different then Windows XP • A clean operating system is installed • Application settings are migrated • Only specified operating system settings are migrated

  16. Upgrading To Windows Media Center In Windows Vista • Window Media Center is migrating~ 100 files and settings • Items such as scheduled recordings, recording history, installed applications, audio and video preferences are migrated • Media Center “First Run” is reset

  17. Upgrade Paths To Windows Vista Media Center

  18. How Is Microsoft Helping? • Providing the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor • Windows Vista setup checks • Dynamic Windows Update • Extensive driver posting and testing • Application Compatibility Toolkit

  19. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor • A web-based tool that answers • Can my PC be upgraded to Windows Vista? • How can I fix any issues? • What will my experience be like? • What can I do to improve my experience? • Assessment includes • System capabilities (System memory, hard drive space, etc.) • Device compatibility (Windows Vista capable drivers available for devices) • Application compatibility (How certain is the application to work with Windows Vista?)

  20. Where To Focus Testing • Application Compatibility • Applications should be tested with Windows Vista on both a fresh install and upgrade • Drivers • Hardware Requirements • Windows Upgrade Advisor http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeadvisor/default.mspx

  21. Components For Media Center In Windows Vista Chris MatichukProgram ManagerWindows eHome DivisionMicrosoft Corporation

  22. Graphics For Media Center • HDCP • Required for playback of Digital Cable, HD-DVD, and other premium media formats when using DVI and HDMI • HDTV Display Support • Component Video (YPbPr): Expose only valid HDTV display modes (see EIA 770.3) • HDMI and DVI: Expose valid HDTV display modes in default timings list (see EIA 861-b) • See Windows Logo Program requirements for required and suggested HDTV display modes for each connector type

  23. Audio For Media Center • Paradigm shift for PC Audio in Windows Vista • The Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) Initiative promotes • Discoverability of hardware capabilities leading to better device support with Windows class drivers • Transparent, flexible audio solution leading to better user experience • Potential for audio fidelity CE parity • Build UAA compliant audio solutions • Review Microsoft UAA HW Design Guidelines, technology specific implementation documentation and the Windows Logo Program requirements

  24. Tuners For Media Center • MPEG2 Encoding • Hardware encoding preferred • Software encoding supported provided system performance requirements are met • Hybrid Tuners • Hybrid tuners are configured as only analog or only digital • Roadmap for true hybrid support in 2007 • Exhaustive Scanning • Automated mechanism to do a complete scanning of broadcast frequencies • Ensures discovery of all channels • 64bit Drivers • Support 64bit drivers for tuners that have recently shipped (1 to 2 years) • X64 drivers are not necessary for embedded tuners on x86 platforms • Protected Content • OCUR in 2006 • Roadmap for pBDA in 2007 • Video Quality Certification – ISF • http://www.imagingscience.com

  25. Tuner Driver Distribution Improved User Experience Inbox Driver Windows Update IHV/OEM Website Preinstalled Reliable Driver Automated Driver Updates Manual Search for Updates Advantages IHV/OEM posts driver updates to WU Latest drivers dynamically available Automatic update notification for users Challenges Manual process Multiple drivers in multiple locations Customer confusion asto which driver to install Advantages Device worksout of the box Replaces Windows XP driver on upgrade to Windows Vista Driver quality held to the same standard as Windows Vista

  26. Product Availability • Partner Directory • http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/partners/directory.mspx • Windows Marketplace • http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/Results.aspx?collID=98 • 10’ version planned for Windows Vista

  27. Call To Action • Windows Media Center Hardware Requirements • Participate in the Microsoft Connect program • Read and understand new hardware requirements on the Windows Vista Logo Program Web site • http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/winlogo • All current, and future, updates to Media Center hardware requirements will come through WLP • Upgrades • Test past and currently shipping hardware and drivers with Windows Vista • Test your applications and prepare any necessary updates • Upgrade any existing machines and provide beta feedback

  28. Call To Action • Components • To support premium media playback,select Graphics cards with HDCP support • Build UAA compliant audio solutions • To support faster PAL/SECAM scanning, select Tuner cards that support the new Tuner Exhaustive Channel Scanning feature • Use ISF to certify video quality • Develop 64bit driver support • Promote the use of Windows Update and Inbox Drivers for driver distribution

  29. References • Device Fundamentals • http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/device/default.mspx • Audio device questions • Tuner device questions • Product Availability • http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/partners • http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/Results.aspx?collID=98 • Component Testing and Certification • http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/devtools/tools • http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/winlogo • http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/winlogo/drvsign/dqs.mspx • http://www.imagingscience.com • MS Connect • Contact your Microsoft representative to get on MS Connect UAA @ microsoft.com Wintvdev @ microsoft.com

  30. © 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

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