PnP (Plug and Play)

A set of specifications developed jointly by Intel and Microsoft that allows a PC

to automatically recognize the presence of a new peripheral hardware device, locate the necessary support software (e.g., driver), and configure the device interface. PnP requires a BIOS that supports PnP, and a PnP expansion card. PnP has been succeeded by the Internet-capable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP).

See also BIOS, driver, and UPnP.

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