These requirements refer specifically to your computer hardware.
Remember, it is OK if you satisfy or exceed the "Recommended"
settings. "Minimum requirements" are meant for basic use of
Blackboard. If you require any additional plug-in software
applications, always check with the appropriate vendors as the
"minimum requirements" may change.
You should also check with your instructor for any other
hardware/software requirements specific to your course.
PC/Windows
Macintosh
Operating System
Windows 98, 2000, XP, NT, ME or VISTA
MacOS 10.3 or MacOS 10.4
Processor
400 MHz Intel Pentium II processor, or equivalent
300 MHz PowerPC G3 processor
RAM
64MB
64MB
Free Disk Space
150MB
50MB
Internet Connection
56 kbps Dialup Modem
56 kbps Dialup Modem
Monitor Resolution
800 x 600
800 x 600
Audio (Sound) Card
16-bit sound card
16-bit sound card
Video Card
16 MB VRAM with 65,000 colors or 16-bit
Virtual memory turned on and allocated to at least 64 MB
For
all browsers, JavaScript must be enabled. You may need to check your
browser cache and Java settings. The chart below will provide you with
information about your computer’s settings. If you are using Internet
Explorer or Netscape, a test of your system has been conducted and
below you can verify your browser type and version. This test will
also detect whether or not
JavaScript,
Java,
and
Cookies
are enabled. It will also indicate whether or not pop-ups are enabled
– which is necessary for Blackboard to function properly.
Note: This test will only work with Internet
Explorer and Netscape browsers.
Brower Compatibility and Components Test
Results:
Variable
Setting
Browser Version
Operating System
UserAgent
Javascript Enabled
Javascript Version
Java Enabled
Cookies Enabled
Pop-ups Enabled
Get Java
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You will need to have the Sun Microsystems
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) software version 1.4.1 (1.4.2
or higher recommended) software installed in your browser in
order for certain areas of Blackboard to function properly.
To download and install this software, click
the Java button below. Then,
follow the online instructions.
