Andor Technology iXon Ultra 897 User Manual page 20

THE IXON CCD SYSTEM
Computer Requirements
IBM AT Compatible Computers offer considerable computing power at relatively
modest cost.
The system requires a PCI-compatible computer. The PCI slot you use must have
bus master capability. The minimum recommended specification is a 800 MHz
Pentium, with 256 Mbytes of RAM, and a hard disk, and a CD-ROM for installation
of the software. The computer must be running Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, ME, or
XP.
A few recommended computer manufacturers are: HP-Compaq, Dell, and IBM.
Hard Disk
A Hard Disk, with at least 10MB free storage capacity, is required.
Software is provided on CD.
For Video Output, 256 colors and resolution of at least 800 x 600 are recommended. Video Mode
High quality video cards give clearer and faster graphics.
Monitors
Use any Monitor compatible with your graphics card. Picture quality is, however,
usually a function of price, and dot pitch sizes of 0.28 mm or smaller are
recommended.
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