Installation and System Cabling
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should be able to handle most experimental requirements. Please contact a SR Research Ltd.
representative if you have specific questions about your situation and would like our input.
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Pentium Core2Duo 2.6 GHz or higher; at minimum your processor should support
Hyperthreading or have multiple cores
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80 GB or larger hard disk with 7,200 or higher rpm
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256 MB PCIx video card supporting vertical refresh rates of at least100 Hz; for legacy
technology AGP 8X or PCI video cards may suffice
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At least 2 GB RAM (more never hurts!)
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A DVD-ROM writer for software installation and data backup
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32 bit Windows XP or Vista preferred; or MacOS X 10.2 or higher
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17” or larger CRT monitor (for valid timing synchronization), that supports vertical
refresh rates of >= 100Hz (10 ms frames) and horizontal refresh rates of at least100 kHz
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Ethernet port to connect Display PC to the EyeLink 1000 Host PC
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Optional Ethernet card for use on local network (a dedicated Ethernet port is ideal to
connect to the EyeLink 1000 system)
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A keyboard and mouse or other pointing device
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Free USB ports (if EyeLink Data Viewer/SR Research Experiment Builder is purchased)
2.3
Setting up the Host PC
Most new acquisitions of the EyeLink 1000 include a preconfigured Host PC requiring simple
setup and the attaching of cables.
Set up the Host PC as you would any computer, at the desired location (see Section and Figure
1-1 for a suggested layout). This includes connecting the keyboard and mouse to the computer,
as well as the power supply and monitor cables.
IMPORTANT: Please be sure to use the PS/2 keyboard and mouse
supplied with your Host PC.
If your EyeLink 1000 has a preconfigured Host PC
continue on to section 2.4 to begin attaching cables.
2.3.1 Rebuilding the Host PC
The PC that will host the EyeLink hardware and software must meet certain specifications due
to the nature of the operating system that the EyeLink Host application runs under. As
computer technology is rapidly changing, only systems tested and approved by SR Research
Ltd. can be guaranteed to work.
