Closely related to plug and play are the latest computer power management standards, known as Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and Advanced Power Management (APM).

• 接近地讲到即插即用是最新计算机能力管理标准；即是高阶配置和能力介面(进阶组态与能源介面)而且前进能力管理(进阶电源管理).