Hardware Requirements

Ha r dwar e Requir ement s De vice : Pr ocessor Description: Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 Features: ♦ High speed of 2.80 GHz ♦ Bus Speed of 1066 MHz ♦ Smart Memory Access, optimizes the use of the data bandwidth from the memory subsystem to accelerate out-of-order execution. ♦ Advance Digital Media Boost accelerates the execution of Streaming SIMD Extension (SSE) instructions to significantly improve the performance on a broad range of applications, including video, audio, image processing and multimedia, encryption, financial, engineering and scientific applications. ♦ Execute Disable Bit allows memory to be marked as executable or nonexecutable, allowing the processor to raise an error to the operating system if malicious code attempts to run in non-executable memory, thereby preventing the code from infecting the system. ♦ Intel® Virtualization Technology allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. ♦ Intel® Trusted Execution Technology provides hardware-based mechanisms to help protect against software-based attacks ♦ Intel® 64 Architecture enables the processor to access larger amounts of memory. Reasons for Recommendation: This processor is perfect for the computer system of Ali Clinic as it has a high speed and new technology as well as protection from dangers enabling the computer system to work more safely and efficiently.

De vice : Mothe rboar d Description: Asus P5N-D Motherboard Features: ♦ DDR2 is the next generation memory technology to replace the current DDR. With the highest speed up to 800MHz, DDR2 memory provides great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. ♦ This features a socket 775 design ♦ It supports Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo,Core 2 Extreme, Pentium Extreme, Pentium D and Pentium 4 LGA775 Processors, with Hyper-Threading Technology and 800/1066/1333MHz Front Side Bus support. ♦ The P5N-D provides 4 DIMM sockets using Dual Channel 240-pin DDR2 with a total capacity of up to 8GB-64bit. You can install DDR2 533/667/800MHz Memory.

♦ The P5N-D includes built in IDE facilities that support Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133. ♦ The P5N-D comes with a Realtek ALC883 audio codec which supports high quality 8-channel audio. ♦ The P5N-D supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. Doubles bus bandwidth which provides blazingly high disk performance, up to 3.0Gb/s, with RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD solutions. Reasons for Recommendation: This motherboard is of the latest technology. It has got powerful performance and is quite power efficient. This will be quite suitable for Ali Clinic as it also saves energy and gives a really good performance.

De vice : Ha r d Di sk Description: Western Digital Caviar 80GB Hard Drive Features: ♦ Total capacity of 80 GB ♦ Has a buffer memory of 8 MB ♦ Has a Ultra ATA-100 interface ♦ It runs at a spindle speed of 7000 RPM Reasons for Recommendation: As the Ali Clinic will require much data to store, 80 GB will be sufficient enough. The good speed of the drive will help to carry out actions faster.

De vice : RAM Description: Kingston 1024MB PC5400 DDR2 667MHz Memory Features: ♦ Memory size of 1024 MB ♦ Memory type of DDR2Memory speed of 667 MHz PC5400 Reasons for Recommendation: It will enable the system to run really fast and efficient. Good memory size will also help to carry out the work at a greater speed. The applications can also be installed faster.

De vice : Driv e Description: Sony DRUV200A/BR DVD/CD Rewritable IDE Retail Drive Features: ♦ Internal DVD/CD rewritable drive with ATAPI (EIDE) interface for computers. ♦ The drive can write to DVD+R Double Layer and DVD-R Dual Layer discs ♦ Top write to DVD-RAm discs and features the Power-Burn Conformed technology to prevent buffer underrun errors.

Reasons for Recommendation: The drive is also a CD/DVD writer, this will enable the Ali Clinic administration to produce back ups fast and easily.

De vice : Mouse Description: Microsoft Basic USB Optical Mouse Features: ♦ Versatile Ambidextrous Design: Ambidextrous design makes working more comfortable, whether you mouse with your left or right hand. ♦ Customizable Buttons: You can customize your Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse to work your way by reassigning any button or the wheel to open a file or Web page, or to perform a common command. ♦ Scroll Wheel: Navigate documents and Web pages effortlessly without using the on-screen scroll bar, saving time and effort. Reasons for Recommendation: It is simple and fast and is easy to use. It works on most surfaces and has good speed and accuracy.

De vice : Keyboar d Description: Logitech – Classic Keyboard 200 USB Features: ♦ Durable, spill-resistant design. The design allows liquid to drain out of the keyboard and provides protection in case of accidental spills. ♦ Flat keyboard design provides exceptional comfort. ♦ The "Start" button is ready for Windows® 98, 2000, Me, XP operating systems and also for Windows Vista™. ♦ Power via USB Reasons for Recommendation: Simple and easy to use. Good for any type of user. It will help to carry out tasks faster. It provides maximum comfort.

De vice : Mon itor Description: HP L1710 17" LCD Flat Panel Monitor Features: ♦ Analog only ♦ 17 inch LCD display ♦ 800: 1 Contrast Ratio ♦ Anti-glare and anti-static ♦ Asset control supported Reasons for Recommendation: This monitor is not to large and not to small. It will give good quality presentation to the user and will be clear and clean. It has good colours and superior image.

De vice : UPS /P ower Suppl y Description: Ultra LS500 Lifetime Series 500W Power Supply Features: ♦ 120mm Fan - Thermostatically controlled fans for low acoustic noise. ♦ Short Circuit Protection, In-Rush Current Protection,Thermal Overload Cutoff Protection, Over-Temperature, Over-Voltage, Over-Current, Under Voltage ♦ Meets ATX v2.2, V1.3 and ATX 12V v2.2 Specifications ♦ 20/24 Pin Motherboard Connector, 2 SATA Connectors, PCI Express Connector Reasons for Recommendation: Almost no noise and immediate response. Will help the computer system to run uninterrupted throughout power failures and electricity breakdowns

De vice : Prin ter /Scanne r Description: HP Deskjet F4280 All-in-One Printer - Inkjet Features: ♦ Speed of 26 papers per minute for black and 20 papers per minute for colour ♦ Setup is quick and easy with intuitive software and hardware ♦ Easily enlarge or reduce documents and photos using Resize-to-Fit button ♦ Save space with compact design and fold-up paper tray ♦ Save ink and paper by preventing unwanted pages with the Print Cancel button ♦ Print 3 times more black pages and 2 times more color pages, using highcapacity ink cartridges ♦ Get exceptional print performance with no smudges, leaks or worries with Original HP ink cartridges ♦ Scan with 1200 x 2400 dpi scan resolution Reasons for Recommendation: The printer also includes scanner which will save the expense of the Ali Clinic computer system. It will provide better quality printing for reports and other documents and will also help in case of scanning a document.

Sof tw ar e Requir ement s Sof tw ar e: Oper ating System Description: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Features: ♦ User-friendly ♦ Wide variety of controls ♦ Good for all type of users Reasons for Recommendation: Windows XP is so far one of the most successful Windows in Microsoft history. The user-friendliness of the software will enable the user to work more properly and fast.

Sof tw ar e: Data base Description: Microsoft Access Features: ♦ Macros ♦ Passwords ♦ Form Builders ♦ Command Buttons ♦ Expression Builder Reasons for Recommendation: It is user-friendly and provides many different features. Other reasons include  Creating relationships between the tables is easy  Reports can be created using this software, so no other software is required  Tables can be customized. Fields like ’field size’ can be set according to the requirement  Document Analyzer can generate technical documents related to reports, queries etc.  Login and Logout forms can be created through feature of this software to ensure database’s security  Managing the data is easy as all data is organized properly

Sof tw ar e: Wor d Pr ocesso r Description: Microsoft Word 2003 Features: ♦ Formatting Tools ♦ Clip Art and Word Art ♦ Wide variety of Fonts

♦ Tools to insert Tables Reasons for Recommendation: Microsoft Word 2003 is a user-friendly and easy software. It can be used by anyone. Other reasons include  Documents can be viewed in many ways  Customizable workspace  Printing is very easy and can be viewed  Many effects can be applied to the document

Sof tw ar e: An ti -V ir us Soft war e Description: McAfee VirusScan Features: ♦ Computer can be scanned at a preprogrammed scheduled time ♦ Always-on protection guards against virus, spyware etc. ♦ Quickscan feature Reasons for Recommendation: A good and efficient anti-virus software. The software would scan the computer itself at scheduled time, so if the use forgets to scan the computer, he doesn’t have to worry as McAfee VirusScan will itself do the job.