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Emerald / MS software
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 6:40 pm
by jmc330i
Just a quick call to the experts on Emerald and MS.
What system requirements are needed on the PC/Laptop to run the software with either of the management systems?
Ive just got hold of a basic Laptop, but I dont know if it will run the software ok or if it will need more RAM etc.
Cheers
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 7:21 pm
by Andy335Touring
You only need a basic lap top that runs on windows i think for Emerald, i guess MS will be the same ?
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 8:43 pm
by Widge
I am no expert, but i think the only requirement is that it has a serial port, one with I/O on the back, which means it's a pretty old and basic laptop anyway!
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:07 pm
by Turbo-Brown
Yeah, as long as it's got an RS232 connection and can run windows (95 onwards I think) you'll be fine.
Just make sure there's nothing installed that uses the COM port as that causes all sorts of problems!
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 12:56 pm
by jmc330i
Cheers guys.
Yeah, its a bit old and basic and has the serial port, but it was at my favourite price - free
It was built for Windows 98/NT and was running 98. Ive just installed Windows ME because 98 didnt like my Broadband connection and it seems to be running fine with ME installed.
I just wondered if there were any minimum system requirements like processor speed or RAM etc.
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 1:38 pm
by Turbo-Brown
Think the software for the mapping is pretty basic, my laptop seems happy enough running it with a 200MHz processor and 64Mb of RAM!
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:06 pm
by lentec
Mine is a P1 133mhz 32MB win98 (starts from cold in about 15 seconds tho
)
The software only needs win9x up.
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:09 pm
by Stealth
Hi guys,
Just saw this thread.. what cable do i need and where can i get a copy of the software..??
Thanks
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:36 pm
by Morat
Windows ME is the spawn of satan... but if it works for you - great
Can MS use a USB to serial adaptor?
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:00 pm
by jmc330i
Morat wrote:Windows ME is the spawn of satan... but if it works for you - great
I have to admit, I didnt like it when a mate first got it years back, but then I never wanted XP either - I was happy with 98
Only got XP because the guy who built my PC installed XP by mistake, so I got it for free, although I cant update it at the moment because my product code isnt valid
One advantage to ME - invalid product code and I can still update it
Just had my mate on the phone and the Laptop is a Celeron 333Mhz with 128Mb ram, so that should be fine and dandy for the MS or Emerald stuff
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:18 pm
by Ant
Can MS use a USB to serial adaptor?
yes, but there are exceptions.... check out DIYautotune site for more info