Datasheet

Prepare to Install Windows 7 13
tion at which you want to run. The required amount of memory is as
follows:
64 MB is required for a single monitor at a resolution of 1,310,720
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pixels or less, which is equivalent to a 1280×1024 resolution.
128 MB is required for a single monitor at a resolution of
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2,304,000 pixels or less, which is equivalent to a 1920×1200
resolution.
256 MB is required for a single monitor at a resolution larger than
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2,304,000 pixels.
In addition, the graphics memory bandwidth must be at least 1,600
MB per second, as assessed by the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.
Setting the hardware requirements for Windows 7 on your machine
can sometime be a difficult task. You may ask yourself, “Does the hard-
ware you currently have support Windows 7?” Microsoft understands
this concern and has a tool called the Hardware Compatibility List to
help you figure out whether your machines will work with Windows 7.
The Hardware Compatibility List
Along with meeting the minimum requirements, your hardware should
appear on the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL). The HCL (also
referred to as the Windows Logo’d Products List) is an extensive list
of computers and peripheral hardware that have been tested with the
Windows 7 operating system.
The Windows 7 operating system requires control of the hardware
for stability, efficiency, and security. The hardware and supported driv-
ers on the HCL have been put through rigorous tests to ensure their
compatibility with Windows 7. Microsoft guarantees that the items
on the list meet the requirements for Windows 7 and do not have any
incompatibilities that could affect the stability of the operating system.
If you call Microsoft for support, the first thing a Microsoft support
engineer will ask about is your configuration. If you have any hard-
ware that is not on the HCL, you may not be able to get support from
Microsoft.
To determine if your computer and peripherals are on the HCL,
check the most up-to-date list at http://winqual.microsoft.com/HCL/
Default.aspx
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Installation
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