Computer Requirements
| Systems* |
Minimum |
Recommended |
| Operating System |
Windows XP |
Windows XP |
Vista / 7 |
| Processor** |
Intel® Pentium 4 or AMD® Athlon™ 2.0 GHz |
Intel® Pentium-Dual Core or AMD® Athlon™ 2.0 GHz or above |
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD® Phenom™ 2.0 GHz or above |
| Memory (RAM) |
1.0 GB |
2.0 GB or more |
3.0 GB or more |
| Primary Storage |
40 GB HDD |
160 GB HDD |
250 GB HDD |
| Graphics Card*** |
Integrated |
Dedicated Card with 128 MB |
Dedicated Card with 256 MB |
| Web Browser |
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 |
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 |
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 |
| Software |
Adobe Acrobat Reader 9 or higher
An antivirus program that updates daily
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* Clinics also need to consider the number of programs that will be running on a computer at one time. If multiple programs will be used at one time, the clinic may need to increase the computer specifications.
** Avoid Celeron, Sempron and Atom processors
*** Integrated Graphics Cards share their memory with the main system memory of the computer. It is important to note that systems with integrated graphics need additional memory to function at levels compared to computers with dedicated graphics memory.
Scanner Requirements
| Scanning Strategy Determined by Clinic >> |
Light to Moderate Scanning Strategy (2-4 documents - 5/15 pages per chart) |
Moderate to Aggressive Scanning Strategy (4+ documents - 15/25 pages per chart) |
Aggressive Scanning Strategy (4+ documents - 25+ pages per chart) |
| Scanner Type |
Tabletop/Auto Document Feeder |
Tabletop/Auto Document Feeder |
Tabletop/Auto Document Feeder and Flatbed |
| Scanning Speed |
15 Pages Per Minute (30 in duplex mode) |
25 Pages Per Minute (50 in duplex mode) |
32 Pages Per Minute (64 in duplex mode) |
Network
| Setup |
Commercial grade equipment
CAT5 or better cable
Use of switches only (no hubs)
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| Speed |
DSL, cable modem, or T1 line or above |
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