Hardware Requirements:


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.

“Remember; always be prepared for your online class before it begins for the best learning experience!”

Platform Apple Macintosh Microsoft Windows
Minimum Recomended Minimum Recomended
Operating System OS 8.6 OS 10+ 98 SE or ME OR NT4 w/SP6 2000 or XP
Processor Speed/Type 300 MHz PowerPC G3 processor 800 MHz PowerPC G4 processor or better 400 MHz Intel Pentium II processor, or equivalent 800 MHz Intel Pentium III processor, or equivalent/better
CPU Memory 64 MB of RAM 256 MB of RAM 64 MB of RAM 256 MB of RAM
Monitor Resolution 800 x 600 1024 x 768 800 x 600 1024 x 768
Internet Connection 56 kbps Dialup Modem Any high-speed connection (e.g. Cable Broadband or DSL) 56 kbps Dialup Modem Any high-speed connection (e.g. Cable Broadband or DSL)
Free Hard Disk Space 50 mb 500 mb or greater 50 mb 500 mb or greater
Audio (Sound) Card 16-bit sound card 24-bit sound card 16-bit sound card 24-bit sound card
Video Card 16 MB VRAM with 65,000 colors or 16-bit 64 MB VRAM with True Color (24-bit or 32-bit) 16 MB VRAM with 65,000 colors or 16-bit 64 MB VRAM with True Color (24-bit or 32-bit)