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Chapter 2: Hardware configuration 13
Chapter 2: Hardware configuration
System requirements
Operating system
The Bridgemate II scoring system needs Windows 2000 SP3 or higher.
Hardware
Recommended configuration:
Processor Pentium III 600MHz or higher
Memory 128MB or higher
Installing Bridgemate Control Software
To install the Bridgemate II scoring system, you will need to run the BCS install file. This software is
supplied on CD Rom by your Bridgemate supplier or may be downloaded from
http://www.bridgemate.com/support or your Bridgemate supplier’s website. The requirements for the
installation of the Bridgemate II software may differ, depending on your scoring program. For more
information about where to install the software on your PC, please consult the information supplied
with your scoring program or by your Bridgemate supplier. To install Bridgemate II on a separate
client, we recommend the default folder (=C:\Program files\Bridgemate Pro).
Installing the server
Connect server and install driver
The server is connected to the USB port of your computer by using the USB cable. After you connect
the server, Windows will ask you to specify the driver. Please consult your Bridgemate supplier for a
copy of the driver and installation instructions.
Power supply through USB port and batteries
The server will receive its power supply from your computer through the USB cable. If a USB hub is
used, make sure the hub is powered through an external power supply. Otherwise the server may not
receive any power to operate properly.
Batteries
Batteries are used in the event of power failure, for example when the computer is switched off. The
battery compartment on the bottom of the server holds four AA 1.5 volt batteries (not included). Install
the four batteries as indicated.
If both USB power and batteries are used, the server will obtain its power from the USB port. The
batteries will only be activated if the USB port is not supplying power (when the computer is switched
off). Power will immediately transfer to the batteries and no data will be lost. We recommend installing
batteries as a back-up while the server is in operation. This will ensure no data is lost during the
session. The batteries will operate approximately 50 hours.
When the server is switched off and not connected to the USB port of the computer (or the computer
is switched off), inserting batteries will not switch on the server. The server will only switch on after it is
connected to the computer and receiving power from the computer. The server will also automatically
switch off when removed from the USB port (or when computer is switched off) and the server does
not contain any data.