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AVIMARK
Version. 2010.0

HARDWARE
REQUIREMENTS

McAllister Software Systems Inc. | 5 Sugar Creek Road, Piedmont MO. 63957 | 877-838-9273

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SERVER - 1-10 WORKSTATIONS
(See Notes 1,5 &6)

ITEM

RECOMMENDED

MINIMUM

PROCESSOR Intel Dual Core Xeon
Intel Core i7
All Intel Core 2 Quad
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz
RAM 6 GB (64 bit)
4 GB (32 bit)
4 GB
HARD DISK 160 GB available disk space 80 GB available disk space
OPTICAL DRIVE DVD RW DVD ROM
NETWORK ADAPTER Ethernet 100/1000 Ethernet 100/1000
MONITOR 19" LCD 17" LCD
VIDEO ADAPTER 32-bit, 1024x768 or higher
resolution capable
16-bit, 800x600 or higher
resolution capable
SOUND Standard sound card Standard sound card
USB 6 available USB 2.0 Ports 4 available USB 2.0 Ports
OPERATING
SYSTEMS
(32/64-bit)
Windows Server 2008
Standard Edition
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 7 Professional
Windows Vista Ultimate
Windows Vista Business
Windows XP Professional
Windows Server 2003
Standard Edition

Windows XP Professional
(32-bit only)

SERVER - 11 + WORKSTATIONS and SITE SERVER
(See Notes 1,2,5 & 6)


ITEM

RECOMMENDED

MINIMUM


PROCESSOR

Intel Quad Core Xeon
Intel Dual Core Xeon

RAM

6 GB
4 GB

HARD DISK

160 GB available disk space
80 GB available disk space

OPTICAL DRIVE

DVD RW
DVD ROM

NETWORK ADAPTER

Ethernet 100/1000
Ethernet 100/1000

MONITOR

19" LCD
17" LCD

VIDEO ADAPTER

32-bit, 1024x768 or higher
resolution capable
16-bit, 800x600 or higher
resolution capable

SOUND

Standard sound card
Standard sound card

USB

6 available USB 2.0 Ports
4 available USB 2.0 Ports

OPERATING
SYSTEMS
(32/64-bit)

Windows Server 2008
Standard Edition
Windows Server 2008
Enterprise Edition
Windows Server 2008
Data Center Edition
Windows Server 2003
Standard Edition

WORKSTATIONS
(See Notes 1, 3, 5 & 6)


ITEM

RECOMMENDED

MINIMUM

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7
Intel Core i5
Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz

Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz

RAM

4 GB (64 bit)
6 GB (32 bit)

2 GB

HARD DISK

160 GB available disk space

80 GB available disk space

OPTICAL DRIVE

DVD RW

DVD ROM

NETWORK ADAPTER

Ethernet 100/1000

Ethernet 100/1000

MONITOR

19" LCD

17" LCD

VIDEO ADAPTER

32-bit, 1024x768 or higher
resolution capable

16-bit, 800x600 or higher
resolution capable

SOUND

Standard sound card

Standard sound card

USB

6 available USB 2.0 Ports

4 available USB 2.0 Ports

OPERATING
SYSTEMS
(32/64-bit)

Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 7 Professional
Windows Vista Ultimate
Windows Vista Business
(Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Tablet Edition
32-bit ohnly)

(Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Tablet Edition
32-bit only)


LAPTOP  &  TABLET PC'S
(See Notes 1,5 & 6)



ITEM

RECOMMENDED

MINIMUM

PROCESSOR

Intel Core 2 Duo 2.3 GHz
(Tablet)
Intel Core 2 Duo
1.8 GHz

Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
(Tablet) Intel Core 2 Duo
1.6 GHz

RAM

4 GB (64-Bit)
2 GB (32-Bit)

2 GB

HARD DISK

120 GB available disk space

80 GB available disk space

OPTICAL DRIVE

DVD RW

DVD ROM

NETWORK ADAPTER

Ethernet 100/1000
Wireless g/n

Ethernet 100/1000
Wireless g/n

MONITOR

15.6" TFT

14.1" TFT

VIDEO ADAPTER

32-bit, 1024X768 or higher
resolution capable

16-bit, 800X600 or higher
resolution capable

SOUND

Standard sound card

Standard sound card

USB

2 available USB 2.0 Ports

2 available USB 2.0 Ports

OPERATING
SYSTEMS
(32/64-bit)

(Tablet PC's Only)
Windows XP Tablet Edition
(Laptops Only)
Windows 7
Professional/Ultimate
Windows Vista
Ultimate/Business

(Tablet PC's Only)
Windows XP Tablet Edition
(Laptops Only)
Windows XP Professional


PRINTERS
(See Notes 6 & 7)


CATEGORY/CLASS

RECOMMENDED

BLACK & WHITE

MODELS                  


LIGHT DUTY

HP LaserJet 1000 Seies
Dell Laser 1000Series

MEDIUM DUTY

HP LaserJet 2000 Series
Dell Laser 2000 Series

HEAVY DUTY

HP LaserJet 3000 Series
HP LaserJet 4000 Series
Dell Laser 3000 Series
Dell Laser 5000 Series

COLOR LASER

  MODELS                    

LIGHT DUTY

HP Color LaserJet CP 1000 Series
Dell Color Laser 1000 Series

MEDIUM DUTY

HP Color LaserJet CP 2000 Series
Dell Color Laser 1000 Series

HEAVY DUTY

HP Color LaserJet CP 3000 Series
HP Color LaserJet CP 4000 Series
Dell Color Laser 3000 Series
Dell Color Laser 5000 Series

COLOR INKJET

MODELS                      

STANDARD DUTY

HP Business InkJet 2800 Printer Series
HP OfficeJet 6000 Printer Series

LABEL PRINTERS

MODELS                   

ALL LABEL PRINTERS

Dymo Label Writer 450 Turbo
Dymo Lable Writer 400 Turbo
Dymo Label Writer 330 Turbo
Dymo Label Writer Twin Turbo


ADDITIONAL ITEMS
(See Note 4)


ITEM

DETAILS

PRINT SERVERS

HP Jet Direct 170x or 300x (Parallel) & HP Jet Direct en1700 (USB) Please do ot confuse these devices with a computer set up as a print server. An HP Jet Direct print server is a standalone device that enterfaces directly between a printer and the network.

ANTI-VIRUS

(Anti-Virus only), we do not recommend Security Suites from any vendor. Please verify that your choice of Anti-Virus has the option to exclude files.

DIGITAL CAMERA

Twain 32-bit complaint

SCANNER

Twain 32-bit complaint with OCR software that will convert to PDF or DOC files

OFFICE SOFTWARE

Microsoft Word versions 2007, 2003, 2002.
Microsoft Excel versions 2007, 2003, 2002.
StarOffice
OpenOffice

BACKUP SOFTWARE

MSS Data Vault, an optional automatic online backup service offered through McAllister Software Systems Inc. call 877-838-9273 option 6 for more details


AVImark Internal Backup System

BACKUP HARDWARE

Iomego REV Drive
Iomego Zip 750
Iomego Zip 250
DVD RW 22X or higher
USB Pen Drove 8GB or higher
External USB 2.0 Hard Drive

UNINTERRUPTABLE
POWER SUPPLY
(UPS)

550 VA 300 Watts (or greater)
8 Outlets

NETWORK-WIRED

100/1000 Compatible Switch connected with CAT5E or CAT6 Cable & Patch Cables
Network Hubs are NOT recommended

NETWORK-WIRELESS

Wireless Standard IEEE 802.00n
Wireless will work marginally, at best, in most installations. ATTENTION: See Note 4


NOTES



1. Windows® XP Pro, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate and Windows 7 are limited to 10 user connections. For any supported version of Windows, we strongly recommend installing the most current service pack available from Microsoft.
Windows XP Professional 64 Bit edition is NOT supported by AVImark.
Windows XP Media Center Edition is NOT supported by AVImark.
3.5" Floppy Disk Drives are NOT required by AVImark support but may be a good idea for PC Troubleshooting. If Cash Drawers or Lab Machines are necessary for your operation, at least one serial port is required (per peripheral) AVImark is a 32-bit application and will function properly on a supported 64-bit Windows operating system.

IMPORTANT: The 64-bit versions of Windows require 64-bit device drivers. Please verify the availability of 64-bit device drivers with the manufacturer of your
computer devices (i.e. lab machines, point-of-sale devices, printers, etc.)

2. Site feature using Terminal Services will require the use of TCP/IP network ready printers or TCP/IP Print Server devices. AVImark Support does not provide technical support for Microsoft Products. Setup and troubleshooting of Terminal Services is the sole responsibility of the installing technician or the clinic that chooses to use Terminal Services. The total number of workstations (at all sites) connecting to the terminal server will determine the total amount of installed RAM.
Please consult with a reputable Certified Terminal Server technician in your area. When using any Windows Server version, please ensure the DNS Service is setup correctly. Failure to do so will result in SEVERE performance loss on your network.

3. Windows® XP Tablet Edition is only recommended when using Tablet PC's. DO NOT use Windows® XP Tablet Edition on a standard desktop workstation.

4. In terms of reliable network connectivity and speed, wireless networks are greatly lacking when compared to wired networks. This unreliability will have a negative impact on the performance and proper functioning of AVImark . The hospital environment, i.e., wall construction (such as concrete, brick or steel), X-ray machine, mirrors, security systems, fluorescent lighting or cordless phones will affect the way wireless functions. (Any disruption in network connectivity will produce errors
and lock ups in AVImark). Before making the decision to purchase wireless network capable hardware, please consult an IT professional, in your local area, with experience in wireless networking. Use the contact information below if you have any additional questions


5. AVImark will function when using hardware meeting our minimum requirements; however, the performance of AVImark may not meet with your expectations. ***The 64-bit versions of Windows 7 require 2GB of system memory to function properly. All versions of Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit) require 1 GB of system memory***

6. AVImark Support recommends Business class computers and Printers. Both HP and DELL sell these types of machines. Discount store, home quality and (nonprofessional) custom built machines are not recommended. Before making the decision to buy a custom built machine from a non commercial company, please ensure they are properly certified and that they use only the highest quality business class components. Using home based components is highly discouraged. Purchasing business class machines will increase reliability, performance and productivity within your office. MSS cannot reasonably guarantee compatibility with every printer brand and model. Please consult with our technical support staff for information regarding printers with known compatibility issues. The printers listed in our recommended column are provided as a guideline based on reliability, print volume, and speed. To purchase printers on our recommended list, visit www.hp.com or www.dell.com.

7. We do not recommend using "multifunction" printers (i.e. all-in-one copier/fax/printers) with AVImark because multifunction printers are typically slow and may not work properly. If you require the use of a multifunction printer, please avoid using it in a high volume-printing
environment.

 
" McAllister Software continues to amaze me with such good service and understanding, patient employees. "

Gerald Howse, DVM


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