Computer Specifications
The computer selection is crucial for good system operation. In the following pages are
minimum and recommended specifications for CD-R and DVD-R recorders. The
computer must be dedicated just for running the Desktop autoloader.
Computer Requirements
These are the minimum and recommended requirements to operate a CD-R Rimage
system. The minimum requirements work fine for “duplication” operation.
Duplication occurs when a client application sends a single order to record multiple
copies to multiple or single recorders. The recommended requirements are for power
users that use the “publishing” operation or want optimum system performance and
reliability. Publishing occurs when a client application submits multiple orders of
single disc images to the multiple recorders.
Minimum PC Requirements Recommended Requirements
Processor
(Minimum)
Pentium III 933 MHz (133 MHz bus) Pentium 4 1.8 GHz (400 MHz Front Side Bus)
Memory (Minimum) 256 MB SDRAM (PC133 compliant) 512 MB ECC, DDR-200 SDRAM
Video 800 x 600 Resolution (65,536 colors) 1024 x 768 Resolution (16-bit colors)
System Hard
Drive(s)
An IDE hard drive that supports UDMA and
Ultra ATA/133, with a 8 MB Cache buffer,
rotation speed of 7,200RPM
One 18 GB for CD-R (36 GB for DVD-R), LVD
SCSI hard drives, 15,000 RPM, Ultra160 – for
operating system.
Two 18 GB for CD-R (two 36 GB for DVD-R),
LVD SCSI hard drives, 15,000 RPM, Ultra160
– for caching disc image files.
Partitioning and
Formatting Drives
Partition system hard drive with 4 GB (20 GB
for DVD-R) of free space for Production
Server and space for your source files.
All partitions are formatted with NTFS using the
default allocation unit size. System drive is a
basic disk containing one primary partition
(C:\). The remaining hard drive(s), used for
caching, is formatted as one large basic
partition using NTFS. (Change Production
Server’s first cache HD to drive letter F:\.)
Hard Drive
Controller
An IDE hard drive controller that supports
UDMA (Bus mastering) and Ultra ATA
technologies. By default Windows 2000 does
not install the correct device driver for this
controller type. Obtain the driver through your
computer manufacturer or Intel's Web site.
Adaptec 160 SCSI controller or equivalent.
USB Ports One USB port for printer One USB port for printer
Parallel Ports Not Required Not Required
Serial Ports Not Required Not Required
Firewire Ports One IEEE 1394 Port* One IEEE 1394 Port*
Rimage Software OfficeNet Software Suite 6.x OfficeNet Software Suite 6.x
Operating System Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 3)
or Windows XP
Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4)
or Windows XP
* System includes a Firewire (IEEE 1394) Host adapter and cable.
After selecting the proper PC, go to the “Setup Computer” on the page 8.
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