System Requirements
To use a HAL System, the following items are required:
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You must have access to a computer running Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or higher),
Vista (Service Pack 1 or higher), or Windows 7. The computer must also have an Ethernet port,
which you use to connect the computer to the HAL device (either directly or via an Ethernet net-
work). This connection is necessary for using the Halogen software to load configuration infor-
mation into the device and also for monitoring detailed status information. Note that some status
information is visible on the hardware itself.
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You must have administrative rights to install the Halogen software, but you do not need admin-
istrative rights to run the software.
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Most RADs require two, three, or four-gang standard switchboxes (for installation into a wall). A
DR1 requires a one-gang switchbox, while a DR2 and DR3 require two-gang switchboxes.
Switchboxes used for both RADs and DRs must have a minimum depth of 2 1/4" (57 mm).
Minimum Requirements for Running Halogen
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Windows XP SP3 (32-bit) or Vista SP1 (32 or 64-bit), or 7 (32 or 64-bit)
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PC with 1.6 GHz Dual Core Processor (for example, Intel Core Duo, AMD Athlon X2)
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1 GB RAM
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2 GB available hard disk space
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Display Resolution: 1024x768, 24 bit color
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Ethernet adapter: 100baseT
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DVD Drive for installation from DVD (or can install from Rane website)
Recommendations for Best Performance
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Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit)
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PC with mid-level processor @ 2GHz multi-core or better (for example, Intel i3, AMD Athlon II)
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2 GB RAM
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2 GB available hard disk space
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Display Resolution: 1280 x 1024, 24-bit color
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Display Adaptor: supports rendering tier 1 or 2 (see http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/li-
brary/ms742196.aspx) (i.e. directX 9.0 or greater)
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Ethernet adapter: Gigabit
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