TECHNICAL SUPPORT: FAQs

Montage Explorer Product FAQ

FAQ 1:What are the minimum requirements for computers used with Syncroscopy systems?

If you are buying a new system then the following PC specifications are suitable. If you are upgrading or replacing a PC on an existing system please contact Syncroscopy

Operating System: Windows XP Professional SP2 (32 bit version only)

Processor: Intel Processor (Pentium 4, Pentium D, Celeron D, Pentium M, Core, Core 2 or Xeon) (we recommend 2GHz or higher Core 2 processor) Memory: we recommended using 2GB or more OpenGL compatible graphics card with a resolution of at least 1024 x 768 with true colour (1280 x 1024 resolution preferred) Hi-Speed (480 Mbps) USB 2.0 port available* (note: must not be shared with a Lo-Speed device)

If you are using a laptop you may need a powered PCMCIA (Cardbus) Hi-Speed USB 2.0 hub for connection to the camera. * You need to check that the system has at least one available high-speed USB 2.0 port Note that there are three possible port speeds with USB 2.0: Lo-Speed (1.5Mbps) , Full-Speed (12Mbps) and Hi-Speed (up to 480Mbps).

Not all USB 2.0 compatible systems implement the Hi-Speed mode.