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System requirements for GMS, SMS and WMS | System requirements for GMS, SMS and WMS. | ||
== Windows | == Windows 7<ref>Windows 7 is supported in GMS 7.0, SMS 10.1 and greater versions only.</ref> == | ||
Windows | Windows 7 is supported in GMS 7.0, SMS 10.1, WMS 8.3 and greater versions only. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Component !! Minimum Required !! Recommended | ! Component !! Minimum Required !! Recommended | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''RAM''' || | | '''RAM''' || 1 GB || 8 GB or greater | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''CPU''' | | '''CPU''' | ||
|colspan="2"| XMS software is CPU intensive. We recommend the fastest CPU your budget allows. | |colspan="2"| XMS software is CPU intensive. We recommend the fastest CPU your budget allows. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''' | | '''Hard Disk Free Space''' | ||
|| | || 300 MB || 300 MB or greater | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''Graphics Card''' | | '''Graphics Card''' | ||
| '''For all display features to be enabled, OpenGL 1.5 | | '''For all display features to be enabled, OpenGL 1.5 must be supported.''' | ||
| The use of a dedicated graphics card is strongly recommended | | The use of a dedicated graphics card is strongly recommended. Integrated graphics cards are often problematic. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''Minimum Resolution''' | | '''Minimum Resolution''' | ||
|| | ||1024x768 | ||
|| | ||1024x768 or greater | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Windows 8 == | == Windows Vista<ref>Windows Vista is supported in GMS 7.0, SMS 10.0, WMS 8.1 and greater versions only.</ref> == | ||
Windows 8 | Windows Vista is supported in GMS 7.0, SMS 10.0, WMS 8.1 and greater versions only. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Component !! Minimum Required !! Recommended | ! Component !! Minimum Required !! Recommended | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''RAM''' || | | '''RAM''' || 1 GB || 8 GB or greater | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''CPU''' | | '''CPU''' | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| '''Hard Disk Free Space''' | | '''Hard Disk Free Space''' | ||
|| | || 300 MB || 300 MB or greater | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''Graphics Card''' | | '''Graphics Card''' | ||
| '''For all display features to be enabled, OpenGL 1.5 must be supported.''' | | '''For all display features to be enabled, OpenGL 1.5 must be supported.''' | ||
| The use of a dedicated graphics card is strongly recommended | | The use of a dedicated graphics card is strongly recommended. Integrated graphics cards are often problematic. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''Minimum Resolution''' | | '''Minimum Resolution''' | ||
|| | ||1024x768 | ||
|| | ||1024x768 or greater | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Windows | == Windows XP == | ||
Windows | Windows XP is recommended for GMS 7.0, SMS 10.0, WMS 8.1 and greater versions. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Component !! Minimum Required !! Recommended | ! Component !! Minimum Required !! Recommended | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''RAM''' || | | '''RAM''' || 512 MB || 2 GB or greater | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''CPU''' | | '''CPU''' | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| '''Hard Disk Free Space''' | | '''Hard Disk Free Space''' | ||
|| | || 300 MB | ||
|| 300 MB or greater | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '''Graphics Card''' | | '''Graphics Card''' | ||
| '''For all display features to be enabled, OpenGL 1.5 must be supported.''' | | '''For all display features to be enabled, OpenGL 1.5 must be supported.''' | ||
| The use of a dedicated graphics card is strongly recommended | | The use of a dedicated graphics card is strongly recommended. Integrated graphics cards are often problematic. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''Minimum Resolution''' | | '''Minimum Resolution''' | ||
|| | ||1024x768 | ||
|| | ||1024x768 or greater | ||
|} | |} | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* | * You may have display problems when running over remote desktop. This can usually be fixed by restarting the software after beginning/ending a remote desktop session. Remote Desktop cannot be used with single-user/standalone locks, only with network locks. | ||
* Always download and install the latest drivers from your graphics card vendor. Graphics card problems are often due to using the wrong or outdated drivers. See [[Graphics Card Troubleshooting]] for instructions on how to download and install graphics card drivers. If | * Always download and install the latest drivers from your graphics card vendor. Graphics card problems are often due to using the wrong or outdated drivers. See [[Graphics Card Troubleshooting]] for instructions on how to download and install graphics card drivers. If you continue to experience problems after updating your graphics card drivers, contact [http://www.aquaveo.com/technical-support/ support]. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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* [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/190900 Description of the DirectX Diagnostic Tool] | * [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/190900 Description of the DirectX Diagnostic Tool] | ||
[[Category:General Information| | [[Category:General Information|S]] | ||
[[Category:External Links]] | [[Category:External Links]] | ||
[[Category:Support]] | [[Category:Support]] | ||
Revision as of 17:08, 6 April 2015
System requirements for GMS, SMS and WMS.
Windows 7[1]
Windows 7 is supported in GMS 7.0, SMS 10.1, WMS 8.3 and greater versions only.
| Component | Minimum Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 1 GB | 8 GB or greater |
| CPU | XMS software is CPU intensive. We recommend the fastest CPU your budget allows. | |
| Hard Disk Free Space | 300 MB | 300 MB or greater |
| Graphics Card | For all display features to be enabled, OpenGL 1.5 must be supported. | The use of a dedicated graphics card is strongly recommended. Integrated graphics cards are often problematic. |
| Minimum Resolution | 1024x768 | 1024x768 or greater |
Windows Vista[2]
Windows Vista is supported in GMS 7.0, SMS 10.0, WMS 8.1 and greater versions only.
| Component | Minimum Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 1 GB | 8 GB or greater |
| CPU | XMS software is CPU intensive. We recommend the fastest CPU your budget allows. | |
| Hard Disk Free Space | 300 MB | 300 MB or greater |
| Graphics Card | For all display features to be enabled, OpenGL 1.5 must be supported. | The use of a dedicated graphics card is strongly recommended. Integrated graphics cards are often problematic. |
| Minimum Resolution | 1024x768 | 1024x768 or greater |
Windows XP
Windows XP is recommended for GMS 7.0, SMS 10.0, WMS 8.1 and greater versions.
| Component | Minimum Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 512 MB | 2 GB or greater |
| CPU | XMS software is CPU intensive. We recommend the fastest CPU your budget allows. | |
| Hard Disk Free Space | 300 MB | 300 MB or greater |
| Graphics Card | For all display features to be enabled, OpenGL 1.5 must be supported. | The use of a dedicated graphics card is strongly recommended. Integrated graphics cards are often problematic. |
| Minimum Resolution | 1024x768 | 1024x768 or greater |
Notes
- You may have display problems when running over remote desktop. This can usually be fixed by restarting the software after beginning/ending a remote desktop session. Remote Desktop cannot be used with single-user/standalone locks, only with network locks.
- Always download and install the latest drivers from your graphics card vendor. Graphics card problems are often due to using the wrong or outdated drivers. See Graphics Card Troubleshooting for instructions on how to download and install graphics card drivers. If you continue to experience problems after updating your graphics card drivers, contact support.
