Hardware Guidelines for VendPro
CompuVend—Software that makes money for
you!
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Recommended |
Minimum |
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Processor |
1.7 GHz – Pentium 4 or
higher |
1.0 GHz - Pentium 4 |
Memory |
Server:
2 Gigabyte
RAM Workstation:
2 Gigabyte
RAM Single Computer 2 Gigabyte RAM |
Server:
1 Gigabyte RAM Workstation:
512 MB RAM Single Computer: 512 MB RAM
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Storage |
Server:
160 gigabyte Workstation: 80
gigabyte
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Server:
80 gigabyte Workstation: 80
gigabyte
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Floppy |
3.5” 1.44 MB |
3.5” 1.44 MB |
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Note: A 3.5 “Floppy Drive is needed only if Coin
Counter Computer is NOT connected to network. Or you can use a USB 2.0 flash
storage (a.k.a. thumb drive) to transfer data between the
computers. | ||
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RS-232 Serial Connector or
USB to Serial Adapter (available from CompuVend or
the following adapters are the only ones that have been tested; Iogear
GUC232A available from TigerDirect.com or Dynex DXUDBD9 available from
Best Buy) |
RS-232 Serial Connector or
USB to Serial Adapter (available from CompuVend the
following adapters are the only ones that have been tested; Iogear GUC232A
available from TigerDirect.com or Dynex DXUDBD9 available from Best
Buy) |
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CD/DVD |
CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM
combo |
CD-ROM |
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Video |
1024 X 768 Resolution ( |
800 X 600
Resolution |
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Network |
1 Gigabyte Network Interface
Card |
100 MB Network Interface
Card |
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Operating System |
Windows XP PRO with Service Pack
2 |
Windows XP Home
Edition |
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Battery
Backup recommended for the server and
for single-computer installations. Consult your equipment supplier for
size. | ||
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Internet |
Explorer Version 5.0 or
later High Speed internet MUST be
installed |
Explorer
Version 5.0 or later
High speed internet MUST be installed |
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Backup |
Backup capabilities to a backup tape, DVD,
removable hard drive or external hard drive. This includes backup
software. Please note that it is your responsibility to
provide the appropriate back-up media and format.
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Supported
Operating Systems | ||
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Windows 95 – NOT
SUPPORTED Windows 98 – NOT
SUPPORTED | ||
Windows 98 SE (Second
Edition) | ||
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Windows ME –
NOT SUPPORTED | ||
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Windows NT
Workstation 4.0 w/ Service Pack 6 or later
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Windows NT Server 4.0 w/ Service Pack 5 or
later *
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Windows NT Server
4.0 Enterprise Edition w/ Service Pack 5 or later* | ||
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Windows 2000
Professional | ||
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Windows 2000
Server | ||
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Windows 2000
Advanced Server | ||
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Windows 2000
Datacenter Server | ||
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Windows XP Home
Edition with Service Pack 1 or later *
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Windows XP
Professional Edition with Service Pack 1 or later *
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Windows 2003
Server – Some incompatibilities when running reports on this
computer | ||
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* VendPro will
install the Service Pack if your system does not have the SP installed
already. | ||