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Chapter 5 System Configuration Guide
5.1 System Hardware Configuration
As we mentioned in Chapter 3-1, you will need following items to com-
plete your system hardware configuration.
5.1.1 System Requirements
Host Computer
• Microsoft Windows XP/7
• At least 32 MB RAM
• 20 MB of hard disk space available
• VGA color monitor
• 2x or higher speed CD-ROM
• Mouse or other pointing devices
• 10/100 Mbps or higher Ethernet Card
5.1.2 Communication Interface
• 10/100 Mbps Ethernet hub (at least 2 ports) and two Ethernet cables
with RJ-45 connector
• Crossover Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector
5.2 Install ADAM.NET Utility Software
Advantech provides a free download of ADAM.NET Utility software for
ADAM-6000 modules operation and configuration. You can find the Util-
ity installation file in the CD with your ADAM module, or link to the web
site: http://www.advantech.com and click into the Download Area under
Service & Support site to get the latest version of the ADAM-6000 Series
ADAM.NET Utility. Once you download and setup the Utility software,
there will be a shortcut of the Utility program on the desktop.
Note: Before installing ADAM.NET Utility, you need to install
.NET Framework 2.0 or later.