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