SCOPE AND DEFINITION RESPONSE

Product Scope and Category Definitions CEC requested key stakeholders to develop computer categories Joint effort with key stakeholders developed and submitted computer categories The Workstation definition was vetted with EPA 26 April 20162

Scope Recommendations In Scope: – Desktops, Integrated Desktops – Mini PCs considered as a desktop PC – Notebooks (including 2 in 1 per ENERGY STAR definition) – Workstations (with changes in definition) – Small-scale servers In Scope but with alternative requirements that exclude TEC limit: – Professional desktops (must meet definition and qualification criteria) – Gaming desktops (must meet definition and qualification criteria) – Mobile workstations (must meet definition and qualification criteria) – Gaming notebooks (must meet definition and qualification criteria) Out of scope: – Mobile Thin Client (currently under ENERGY STAR v6.1 Notebooks) – Tablets/slates (per ENERGY STAR definition) – Other current and future mobility compute products (Example: Compute sticks) – Remaining out of scope list from ENERGY STAR v6.1 (section 2.2) 26 April 20163

Category Definitions Desirable to harmonize category definitions across regulatory jurisdictions Industry requests: –CEC utilize the Workstation definition as proposed without reference to an “expandability” adder that is unique to CEC –CEC align with other energy regulations and use a category framework as created and proposed by ITI and advocates –Adopt the proposed compliance requirements for Professional Desktops, Gaming Notebooks & Desktops, and Mobile Workstations 26 April 20164

CEC Workstation Definition Staff Draft Excerpt LocationStaff Draft Text ExcerptITI Response and Recommendation Page 20, ¶4A desktop with an Expandability Score of more than 750 is considered a workstation and is subject to the standards for workstations. The harmonized definition of a workstation states a workstation supports ECC. It is incorrect to state that a workstation is a desktop with an ES > 750. This completely negates the use of ECC as the main distinguishing characteristic of a Workstation. Recommend creating separate requirements for desktops that exceed a CEC specified criteria. p. 42, ¶2A workstation is a computer that has an expandability score greater than This statement contradicts the harmonized requirement that a workstation must support ECC. The expandability score is unique to CEC so it may not be adopted by other jurisdictions. Recommend deleting this statement from the workstation definition and creating separate requirements for desktops that exceed a CEC specified criteria. p. 42, ¶1-2A workstation is...¶2 should be prefaced with “In addition” a workstation meets three... p. 42, ¶4, part b Is wired for >x4 PCI-E...Recommend >x4 PCI-E p. 42, ¶5 part c)... >USB 3.1 or equivalentRecommend >USB 3.1 or equivalent 26 April 20165

Professional Desktop Definition PC Categories and Adders Framework for CEC Computer Standards LocationProfessional Desktop Definition Page 12A high-end desktop computer that has high performance, single/multi user processing capabilities, typically used for graphics, computer-assisted design (CAD), software development, and financial and scientific applications among other computer-intensive tasks. In addition, the high end professional desktop must meet all of the following criteria: 1) contains ≥6 physical processor cores in the central processing unit (CPU); and 2) integrated GPU providing total system memory bandwidth of ≥226 GB/sec, or discrete GPU(s) providing a frame buffer bandwidth ≥ 192 GB/s per GPU; and 3) provides expansion capabilities through four or more expansion slots or high bandwidth external I/O connections of at least 10 Gb/s each, not including dedicated display ports; and 4) support ≥4 displays Proposal for CEC compliance: Meets all of system definition Internal power supplies meet 80PLUS® Gold efficiency requirement (not required to be certified by 80PLUS® program) or DOE’s Mark VI energy efficiency standards for external PSU’s Power Management setting enabled as-shipped (per ENERGY STAR v6.1 framework) 26 April 20166

Gaming Desktop Definition PC Categories and adders framework for CEC Computer Standards LocationGaming Desktop Definition Page 12A high-end gaming desktop computer must meet ALL of the following criteria: 1) contains ≥6 physical processor cores in the central processing unit (CPU); and 2) Integrated GPU providing total system memory bandwidth of ≥226 GB/sec, or discrete GPU(s) providing a frame buffer bandwidth ≥ 192 GB/s per GPU; and 3) supports a minimum 16GB of system memory; and 4) contains minimum of 8 USB ports with at least 2 that support at least 10Gb/s; and 5) supports lighting and special effects such as RGB LED based chassis lighting that can be controlled by either user configurable lighting settings, or by in-game events or PC system events. Proposal for CEC compliance: Meets all of system definition Internal power supplies meet 80PLUS® Gold efficiency requirement (not required to be certified by 80PLUS® program) or DOE’s Mark VI energy efficiency standards for external PSU’s Power Management setting enabled as-shipped (per ENERGY STAR v6.1 framework) 26 April 20167

Other Category Definitions PC Categories and adders framework for CEC Computer Standards LocationMobile Workstation Definition Page 12 and 13 Means a high-performance, single-user computer primarily used for graphics, Computer Aided Design, software development, financial and scientific applications among other compute intensive tasks, and which is designed specifically for portability and to be operated for extended periods of time either with or without a direct connection to an AC power source. Mobile workstations utilize an integrated display and are capable of operation on an integrated battery. Most mobile workstations use an external power supply and have an integrated keyboard and pointing device. In addition, a mobile workstation must meet ALL of the following criteria: 1) qualified by 2 or more Independent Software Vendor (ISV) product certifications; these certifications can be in process, but shall be completed within 3 months of qualification; and 2) has at least one integrated GPU meeting the minimum system memory bandwidth of ≥134 GB/sec or discrete GPU(s)providing a frame buffer bandwidth ≥ 96 GB/s per GPU; and 3) supports the inclusion of two or more internal storage devices; and 4) supports at least 32GB of system memory Proposal for CEC compliance: Meets all of system definition External Power supplies (EPS) must comply with DOE’s Mark VI energy efficiency standards. Power Management setting enabled as-shipped (per ENERGY STAR v6.1 framework) Battery charger system (BCS) energy efficiency must comply with DOE or CEC efficiency standard (whichever is in effect) 26 April 20168

Other Category Definitions PC Categories and adders framework for CEC Computer Standards LocationGaming Notebook Definition Page 13A Gaming Notebook computer must meets ALL of the following criteria: 1) contains ≥ 4 physical processor cores in the central processing unit (CPU); and 2) Integrated GPU providing total system memory bandwidth of ≥134 GB/sec, or discrete GPU(s) providing a frame buffer bandwidth ≥ 96 GB/s per GPU; and 3) supports a minimum 8 GB of system memory; and 4) supports Optional second storage device such as RAID Hard Drive ; and 5) contains super speed USB 3.0 Ports; and 6) supports lighting and special effects such as RGB LED based chassis lighting that can be controlled by either user configurable lighting settings, or by in-game events or PC system events. Proposal for CEC compliance: Meets all of system definition External Power supplies (EPS) must comply with DOE’s Mark VI energy efficiency standards. Power Management setting enabled as-shipped (per ENERGY STAR v6.1 framework) Battery charger system (BCS) energy efficiency must comply with DOE or CEC efficiency standard (whichever is in effect) 26 April 20169