Plug and Play is a technology that can reduce conflicts between computer devices by automatically configuring them at startup. However, for it to work properly your BIOS and your Operating System both must support PnP, and the device being configured must be a Plug and Play device. The technology actually works pretty good but there can be problems when you mix legacy devices with PnP.
adj. Pertaining to the capability of a hardware or software component to be installed on a system with minimal effort and to be available for use immediately thereafter.
This is a standard that was supposed to make adding peripherals to your system as easy as plugging them in and using them. Its biggest contribution, aside from headaches, is the removal of jumpers from many devices.
adj: used to describe a periferal device (camera, card reader, printer) that functions without an involved driver installation process as soon as connected to the computer
A standard that was developed to ensure that users could install PC devices without needing to manually configure what system resources (IRQ, DMA and memory addresses) would be utilized by each device.
The ability of certain operating systems to automatically detect a new device that has been added to the system, uniquely identify that device, and install the appropriate drivers and system files for that device. Identification is facilitated by means of predetermined identification numbers hard-coded into the device. When the operating system boots up, it polls all installed devices and checks the returned identification numbers against the list of previously installed devices.
A computer specification that allows components (modem, sound cards, network interface cards, etc.) to be added to a computer without manual configuration.
Developed by Intel, this standard allows the installation of extension cards into a computer without the subsequent need to alter the configuration. This is directly supported by Windows 95 and all newer Windows versions. (USB)
The technology that allows a computer to detect and configure a device and install the appropriate device driver.
Refers to hardware that is self-configuring and requires minimal input from users or administrators in order to get it installed, up and running. Much currently available hardware makes use of plug and play functionality, making it easier to add a NIC to a device and bring it onto the LAN or WLAN. Back
Standard developed by Microsoft and Intel that allows a computer to automatically detect and configure a device.
A standard designed to make the installation of new hardware devices easier by automatically configuring devices to eliminate system resource conflicts (such as IRQ or I/O address conflicts). PnP is supported by Windows 9x, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.
A computer system feature that provides for automatic configuration of add-ons.
( PnP) - A hardware and software specification developed by Intel that allows a PnP system and PnP adapter cards to automatically configure themselves. PnP cards are free from switches and jumpers and are configured via the PnP BIOS in the host system or via supplied programs for non-PnP systems.
Automatic hardware detection and configuration protocol.
Plug and Play compliant add-in cards or peripherals are automatically detected and configured when they are connected to your PC.
An Intel standard for the design of PC expansion boards. It enables computers to recognize new peripheral devices without having to undergo additional configuration.
The computer's ability to automatically configure itself when new hardware is added.
A standardized interface for the automatic recognition and installation of interface cards and devices on a PC.
Describes plug-in boards that are fully configured in software, without the need for jumpers or switches on the boards.
Plug and Play (PnP) is a capability developed originally by Microsoft© for it's Windows 95 and later operating systems that gives users the ability to plug a device into a computer and have the computer recognise that the device is there. The user doesn't have to tell the computer. With Microsoft's© participation, Plug and Play has been replaced by an open, industry standard, Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), which uses Internet protocols for seamless device plug-in
Hides the need for configuring IRQ and DMA channels from the user so that it is easier for the average person to add hardware to their computers.
Technology in a computer that automatically configures cards and other devices as they are installed. 4.24, 4.28, 4.29, 8.13
Many computer add-ons that use USB ports, like computer headsets, are called plug and play. This term refers to the fact that when you plug the USB connector into your computer it quickly installs the necessary software to use it.
A technology standard that allows you to plug a device into your computer, which then recognizes that device automatically. No installation or configured is required—just like it sounds, Plug and Play lets you plug and play.
The idea that you can simply plug a new device into your computer and it just works, without any further action required.
A set of specifications developed by Intel that allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with peripherals such as monitors, modems, and printers. A user can "plug" in a peripheral and "play" it without manually configuring the system. A Plug and Play PC requires both a BIOS that supports Plug and Play and a Plug and Play expansion card.
A capability of Windows 95 that will automatically detect new hardware and peripherals automatically. If you install a new piece of hardware, Windows 95 will automatically detect it, identify it, and read from it the next time you restart Windows 95.
Just like it sounds. Plug a device into your computer - say, a USB headset - and it should work without any setup or random banging on the screen. Any product that requires you to download and install special software to make your computer recognize it is not plug and play. :: Close
An industry-wide hardware standard for add-in hardware that requires the hardware to be able to identify itself, on demand, in a standard fashion. Plug and Play uses both hardware (a Plug and Play BIOS) and software (a Plug and Play-compatible operating system).
The Plug and Play standards were developed to simplify the process of adding hardware to PCs. The standard's intention is to conceal unpleasant details, such as IRQ and DMA channels, from people who just want to add a new board, drive, or other chunk of hardware to their system.
A feature of computer hardware and software components that allows them to be easily connected to or installed on the computer, typically without any technical assistance.
"Plug and Play'' is technology which automatically sets up any new hardware. Your operating system knows your computer's extensions (graphic card, monitor, sound card, etc.) and automatically configures the new devices with the necessary settings.
A feature of a computer system which enables automatic configuration of add-ons and peripheral devices like wireless PC Cards, printers, scanners and multimedia devices.
Any format or device that allows the user to immediately install and begin using it.
The concept of adding new components, such as an external modem, to a personal computer without having to manually configure anything. In other words, the operating system does it all for you.
Sometimes shortened to PnP, this is a standard which allows a PC to automatically recognise when compatible devices, such as printers or monitors, are connected to it. Previously, it was necessary for the user to inform the PC that new hardware had been attached in order to get the device in question working.
An industry-standard specification that makes it easier to add devices to your computer. Plug and Play provides automatic installation and configuration and compatibility with existing hardware.
When you buy a new peripheral for your computer, such as a printer, scanner, disk drive, etc. You should be able to just plug it in and have the system recognize it and figure out how to work with it rather than having to go through a lengthy configuration process. The Apple Macintosh does a very good job of plug and play. Other systems advertise it but don't do a very good job of implementing it.
An identifying standard in the PC market that assures the user that the product is as simple or automatic to install as possible; both hardware and software installation. Because this often does not work as well as claimed, it is also commonly known and "plug and pray."
Ability of computer operating system to automatically detect and adapt to a new component.
A standard that gives computer users the ability to plug a device into a computer and have the device recognized automatically. This function is performed by the operating system.
(1) The ability to add a new component and have it work without having to perform any technical analysis or procedure. (2) (Plug and Play) Also known as PnP, it is an Intel standard for the design of PC expansion boards. Plug and Play is supported directly in Windows 95. It eliminates the frustration of configuring the system when adding new peripherals. Variations include Plug and Pray, Plug and Hope.
A design philosophy and set of specifications that describe hardware and software changes to the PC and its peripherals, making it possible to add new components without having to perform technical procedures.
A standard that was supposed to make adding peripherals to your system as easy as plugging them in and using them. Also referred to as Plug-and-Pray, its...
Plug and Play, PnP is an ability of a computer to detect and configure a new piece of hardware automatically, without the requirement of the user to physically configure the hardware device with jumpers or dipswitches. Plug and Play was introduced on IBM compatible computers with the release of Microsoft Windows 95, where Apple Macintosh computers have always supported the ability to automatically detect and install hardware. PNG Short for Portable Network Graphic, PNG is a type of file format for compressed graphic images. Some individuals believe that PNG will be the replacement of GIF images commonly used on the Internet. The official PNG page can be found at: http://www.libpng.org/pub/png
An industry-wide standard for add-on hardware which indicates that it will configure itself, thus eliminating the need to set jumpers, and making installation of the product quick and easy.
A feature that allows a computer to recognize the PCI adapter and configure the hardware interrupt, memory, and device recognition addresses; requires less user interaction and minimizes hardware conflicts.
A phase that can have a variety of meanings in different contexts. In the most general sense, it means ease of setup and operation such as when a device can simply be plugged into power and run with ease.
An electrical device that does not require extensive setup to operate.
A technology designed to improve integration of hardware and software, and which is most commonly found in PCs with the Windows operating system. Plug and Play is designed to let the computer automatically recognize and immediately use new hardware components.
Plug and play is the concept of adding new components, such as an external modem, to a computer without having to configure anything manually. The operating system does it all for you.
The ability to install an add-in card in a system and have it automatically configured by software.
Certification by Microsoft that a device installed in a computer system is sensed and installation of supporting software is initiated automatically.
Refers to the ability of a computer system to automatically configure peripherals and devices such as video adaptors, sound cards and graphic accelerators.
An industry-standard specification that makes it easier to add hardware devices to personal systems. Plug and Play provides automatic installation and configuration, compatibility with existing hardware, and dynamic support of mobile computing environments.
A standard developed to ensure easy installation of peripherals. Theoretically, a newly installed card will automatically configure itself and work properly without requiring jumper configuration or device drivers.
Also known as PnP. Hardware designed to be automatically recognised and configured by Windows.
Refers to the ability to plug a device into a computer and have the computer automatically recognize the device. In many earlier computer systems, users were required to go through additional configuration steps when a new device is added.
A set of specifications developed by Intel that allows a computer to automatically detect and configure a device and install the appropriate device drivers. See also: universal serial bus (USB); non-Plug and Play
Computer hardware and peripherals that come set up with necessary software so that when attached to a computer, they are “recognized” by the computer and are ready to use. Pop-up menu: A menu window that opens vertically or horizontally on-screen to display context-related options. Also called drop-down menu or pull-down menu
An ease-of-use ideal in the personal computer market that assures the user that a hardware device (for example, a mouse, a modem, or a scanner) can be installed without resorting to manual hardware configuration of either the device or the PC into which the device is being installed.
The concept of adding new components to a PC (such as an external modem) without having to manually configure anything - the operating system does it all for you
An Intel-developed hardware standard created to automate the setup and configuration of hardware devices connected to a computer. In theory, it allows you to "plug" a device into the computer and "play" it without going through a complicated setup process.
The ability to add and remove devices to a computer while the computer is running and has the operating system automatically recognize the change. For instance, if your operating system is Windows XP, you can plug a USB mouse in and start using it immediately. PS/2An older standard for connecting input devices (keyboard, mice) to computer. In modern computer systems, PS 2 has been replaced by USB.
An automated installation process used to connect peripherals to a computer. When new devices are plugged into the computer the computer recognizes the device and prompts the user to choose setup options and finish installation.