4.1.5
Computer requirements
Introduction
ÄKTA avant systems are controlled by UNICORN software running on a PC. The PC can
be part of the delivery or be supplied locally.
The PC used must fulfill the recommendations stated in this section.
General computer specifications
For information about compatibility between UNICORN versions and the supported op-
erating systems and database versions see the UNICORN compatibility matrix at
http://www.gelifesciences.com/UNICORNcompatibility.
E-License Server
Workstation
installation
Database Server
UNICORN Client
500 MB
12 GB
6 GB
6 GB
Min. free disk
space
2 GB
3 GB
3 GB
3 GB
Min. available RAM
NTFS
NTFS
NTFS
NTFS
Disc format
Intel Dual Core (or
faster)
Intel Dual Core (or
faster)
Intel Dual Core (or
faster)
Intel Dual Core
(or faster)
Architecture
Note:
•
UNICORN is tested using the English (U.S.) Code 1033 operating system
language version. Using other language versions of the operating system
may cause errors.
•
A screen resolution of 1280x1024 or higher is recommended. Parts of the
UNICORN user interface may not be displayed properly using a lower res-
olution.
•
Changing the default font and changing the font size from 100% in Win-
dows may cause problems in the UNICORN user interface.
•
The Windows basic color scheme is recommended
1
.
•
Using the Windows 7 Aero color scheme is not recommended.
•
Windows power save features should be turned off to avoid conflicts with
system operations.
1
UNICORN must be closed when the color scheme is changed.
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4.1.5 Computer requirements
