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System requirements

Page address: http://www.mnsu.edu/its/restech/requirements/

You may have trouble connecting to the network in your residence hall room if your machine does not meet the minimum system requirements. If that is the case, ResTech Services may be able to assist you, but reserves the right to refuse service.

Minimum supported systems

Windows desktop/laptop

  • Pentium IV
  • 1GB RAM
  • 40GB hard drive
  • CD-ROM
  • Ethernet (10/100Base-T)
  • Windows XP

Mac desktop/laptop

  • G3
  • 1GB RAM
  • 40GB hard drive
  • CD-ROM
  • Ethernet (10/100Base-T)
  • Mac OS X

Minimum recommended systems

Please consider the minimum recommended system parameters when purchasing a new computer.

Windows desktop

  • Pentium IV 2.6GHz
  • 1GB RAM
  • 80GB hard drive
  • 48X CD-RW
  • 17" monitor OR 17” flat panel
  • 64MB video RAM
  • Ethernet (10/100Base-T)
  • Windows XP

Windows laptop

  • Pentium M 1.4GHz
  • 1GB RAM
  • 80GB hard drive
  • 24X CD-RW/DVD
  • 14.1" TFT active matrix
  • Ethernet (10/100 Base-T)
  • Windows XP
  • Wireless Network Card

Mac desktop

  • PowerMac G5 1.6GHz
  • 1GB RAM
  • 80GB hard drive
  • CD-RW (super drive)
  • 17 "monitor or 15" flat panel
  • 32MB SDRAM video
  • Ethernet (gigabit Base-T)
  • Mac OS X

Mac laptop

  • iMac 2.0GHz
  • 1GB RAM
  • 40GB hard drive
  • SuperDrive DVD-RW
  • 15.2" active matrix display
  • Ethernet (gigabit Base-T)
  • OS X
  • Wireless Network Card/Airport