Hardware
Computer
- Microsoft Windows compatible PC
- At least a 450 MHz Pentium-class or equivalent processor
Memory
- 256 MB (RAM)
- 512 MB recommended to use CAS Registry BLAST, Analyze Plus, or post-processing tools
Available Hard Disk Space
- 70 MB
- 140 MB required when installation includes CAS Registry BLAST and Merged Markush Service (MMS)
Connection
- Internet connection that supports the telnet protocol through port 23 (standard Winsock connection) or the HTTPS protocol through port 443 (SSL/VPN connection)
- Access to ChemPort, STN Viewer, and online Help on the CAS server requires an HTTP application-level connection through port 80
- CAS Registry BLAST, ChemPort, and the SSL-VPN connection option require an HTTPS application-level connection through port 443
Monitor
- Color monitor
- 800 x 600 minimum screen resolution, minimum of 256 colors
Software
Operating System and Web Browser
- Microsoft Windows 2000, XP SP2, or Vista (Enterprise, Business, and Home Basic)
- Microsoft Internet Explorer, Version 6.0 or higher, or Mozilla Firefox, Version 1.0 or higher (ActiveX, Java, and JavaScript enabled)
Additional Software
- Microsoft Excel 97, 2000, 2002, 2003, or 2007 for the Analyze Plus Wizard and CAS Registry Number and Role Report Wizard
- QuickTime 7 for viewing images in STN Express transcripts
Updated 2/14/2008 10:27:21 AM