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Software and Hardware Requirements
Introduction
This product is a Home Server that is intended for use with personal computers and DLNA devices
connected via the Internet or a home network.
To connect to this product, your personal computer must meet the following software and hardware
requirements:
Operating system
Microsoft
Window
XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later)
Microsoft
Window
XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)
Microsoft
Windows Vista
Ultimate
Microsoft
Windows Vista
Business
Microsoft
Windows Vista
Home Premium
Microsoft
Windows Vista
Home Basic
Network (LAN) port
Accessibility to the Internet
To play AVC (Advanced Video Coding) content with the VAIO Media software, the following requirements
must be met.
Operating system
Microsoft
Window
XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later)
Microsoft
Window
XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)
Microsoft
Windows Vista
Ultimate (32 bit)
Microsoft
Windows Vista
Business (32 bit)
Microsoft
Windows Vista
Home Premium (32 bit)
Microsoft
Windows Vista
Home Basic (32 bit)
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo processor (operating frequency 2.33 GHz or faster)
System memory
512 MB or higher (1 GB or higher for Windows Vista operating system)
To use the Remote Home Access functions, your computer must meet additional requirements (page 42).
Notes
The VAIO Media software supplied with your Home Server does not support the Windows Vista 64-bit
operating system.
If your VAIO personal computer supports the Windows Vista 64-bit operating system, you can use the pre-
installed VAIO Media plus software to take advantage of your Home Server.