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XOa Client Software User Manual

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2 Installing the XOa Client Software

2.1 System Requirements

2.1.1 Hardware

 Core 2 Duo, 1.6 GHz

 2 GB RAM

 Graphics card that is compatible with DirectX 7

Xtralis recommended to use a graphics card that allows YUV surfaces and hardware stretching. If not, the

XOa client software will force the graphics card to GDI mode, which will increase CPU load.

 It is recommended to install the latest drivers of your graphics card.

For NVIDIA cards, check http://www.nvidia.com.

For ATI/AMD cards, check http://ati.amd.com

 If necessary, you can always force the client into GDI mode (not recommended, because of CPU load).

Add the line ‘gdi=1’ in the [General] section of the hydra.ini file. The default location for this file is

C:\Users\username\Appdata\Roaming\AdproXOa\ (where username is the name of the Windows user

that is currently logged on).

Caution!

These minimum system requirements enable you to configure the server from the client

software. However, if you want to use HD cameras in optimal quality, these minimum

requirements will prove insufficient. Please take into account that double resolution, on average,

results in 4 times more performance.

Xtralis advises to test the settings to make sure that your PC can handle your configuration.

Although the XOa 3 software technically allows for 32 IP channels, these 32 channels are only

available on FastTrace 2E models with an Intel DH61BE or MiTAC PH10LU motherboard, and

4 GB RAM or more. On other models, maximum 16 IP channels are available.

Furthermore, to use the 32 IP channels, the FastTrace 2E requires a new system license. Use

Xchange to install the new license. For instructions, see Field Alert #6 – Upgrading to XOa 3.

Remember to purchase and install additional IP licenses if required.

2.1.2 Software

 Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1

 Internet Explorer 8 or higher

 DirectX 7 drivers.

2.2 Preparing Your PC for Installation

2.2.1 Internet Explorer Settings

Note

The preferred browser for installing the XOa client software is Internet Explorer. If you cannot

use Internet Explorer, try any other internet browser. In this case, you must install the MeadCo

Neptune plugin. You can download the plugin from www.meadco.com/Neptune/Download.

When installing the XOa client software on a Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system, you need to

add the server’s IP address to your Trusted sites in Internet Explorer. Proceed as follows:

1. In Internet Explorer, choose Tools > Internet options.