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SuperNova Magnifier OS Compatibility:

Can be installed on wide and local area networks
Some specific Citrix & Terminal Server Environments
Windows 7 (32-bit editions)
Windows 7 (64-bit client editions)
Windows 8
Windows XP Home (with Service Pack 2 or later)
Windows XP Pro (with Service Pack 2 or later)

Dolphin is only able to offer product support for SuperNova installations in Citrix & Terminal Server environments where a 'Citrix & Terminal Server Pack' has been purchased from Dolphin.

Dolphin ceased active development & testing for the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system from 1st January 2013 - Learn more.

Supported Applications

Read which applications have been tested and are supported by SuperNova.

System Requirements for SuperNova Magnifier:

SuperNova has been successfully tested with the following class of machines.

Other equivalent hardware combinations are expected to work successfully. This information is offered as a guideline when choosing suitable hardware for running SuperNova.

Note, using power saving schemes designed to maximise battery life will likely reduce your system performance for all applications including Dolphin software. For best results it is suggested to use a power scheme which maximises performance.

Recommended specification: balanced price and performance

Operating System:

• Microsoft Windows 7 32/64-bit (Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, Enterprise)
• Microsoft Windows 8 32/64-bit (Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, Enterprise)

Browser

• Internet Explorer 9 or later (Windows 7)
• Internet Explorer 10 or later (Windows 8)

CPU type

• Multi-Core Intel Pentium, Xeon, or i-series processor or AMD. Highest affordable speed rating recommended
• Recommended dual core 2.4 Gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• Note: Operating System and other running applications should be considered

Memory

• 4GB
• Usually sufficient for a typical machine running a balance of Office and other applications. This estimate is based on internal testing and customer reports, Individual requirements will vary in their use of computer resources and performance characteristics

Video Display

• Note: Windows 8 users - GPU must have dual DVI/HDMI

Video Adapter

• Windows 7 - dedicated AGP/PCI-E compatible GPU
• Windows 8 - direct X 9.1, WDDM 1.1 compatible GPU

Hard Disk

• 5GB free space

Pointing Device

• MS Mouse or compatible device

Input device

• Standard PS/2 - ISB compliant device

Audio

• Windows MME sound card or sound device

Media

• Download from internet or installation from DVD or USB key

Connectivity

• Internet connection for product activation and downloadable

 

Performance specification - large, complex multi-tasking

Operating System:

• Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit (Enterprise, Ultimate, Professional, Home Premium)
• Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit (Enterprise, Ultimate, Professional, Home Premium)

Browser

• Internet Explorer 10 or later (Windows 8)

CPU type

• Multi-Core Intel Pentium, Xeon, or i-series processor or AMD. Highest affordable speed rating recommended
• Recommended quad core 2.5 Gigahertz (GHz) or faster 64-bit (x64) processor
• Multiple cores for multi tasking and graphic intensive applications

Memory

• 8GB
• Usually sufficient for a high end machine running complex programs and multiple applications simultaneously. This estimate is based on internal testing and customer reports, Individual requirements will vary in their use of computer resources and performance characteristics

Video Display

• Note: Windows 8 users - GPU must have dual DVI/HDMI outputs for multiple monitor support

Video Adapter

• Windows 7 - dedicated AGP/PCI-E compatible GPU
• Windows 8 - direct X 9.1, WDDM 1.1 compatible GPU

Hard Disk

• 5GB free space

Pointing Device

• MS Mouse or compatible device

Input device

• Standard PS/2 - ISB compliant device

Audio

• Windows MME sound card or sound device

Media

• Download from internet or installation from DVD or USB key

Connectivity

• Internet connection for product activation and downloadable

 

Minimum requirements

Operating System:

• Microsoft Windows XP SP 3 32-bit (Home Premium, Professional)
• Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit (Enterprise, Ultimate, Professional, Home Premium)

Browser

• Internet Explorer 8 (Windows XP)
• Internet Explorer 9 or later (Windows 7)

CPU type

• Single - or Multi-Core Intel Pentium, Xeon, or i-series processor or AMD. Highest affordable speed rating recommended
• Min 2 Gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• Note: Operating System and other running applications should be considered

Memory

• 2GB
• This estimate is based on internal testing and customer reports, Individual requirements will vary in their use of computer resources and performance characteristics

Video Display

• To suit monitor size

Video Adapter

• Basic Graphics: Onboard integrated graphics
• Advanced Graphics: Dedicated compatible graphics card

Hard Disk

• 5GB free space

Pointing Device

• MS Mouse or compatible device

Input device

• Standard PS/2 - ISB compliant device

Audio

• Windows MME sound card or sound device

Media

• Download from internet or installation from DVD or USB key

Connectivity

• Internet connection for product activation and downloadable

 

Other hardware to compliment your computer

• Monitor: Size to suit
• Speakers: for audio playback
• Headset / Microphone: for recording and audio playback
• Printer: for your printing requirements
• Scanner: for your scanning requirements
• Optical Drive: DVD/-RW for DVD and audio playback
• Braille Display: if Braille output is required

 

Useful information

• USB Ports: to meet your connectivity needs - your keyboard/mouse/printer/scanner will likely use them, so the more the merrier
• Dynadock: NOTE: no dual monitor support if running Windows 8 (screens must connect to a dual headed GPU)
• Laptop: NOTE: There could be performance differences if running from the battery opposed to mains.
• Networking: Can be installed on wide and local area networks, also some specific Citrix & Terminal Server Environments
• Other software: A copy of MS Office for document writing, spreadsheets and email

If you have further questions about hardware and software required to successfully run Dolphin SuperNova, please contact your local Dolphin dealer or Dolphin Product Support.

 

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