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Computer/Software Hardware Recommendations<br />
While Caterpillar continues to strive for the highest quality software solutions, it is<br />
impossible for our developers to test every solution on the limitless combinations of<br />
hardware available. It is for this reason that Caterpillar strongly recommends that<br />
dealers purchase IBM, Dell, or Hewlett Packard products. For best performance of<br />
these applications follow the computer specifications below. The following configuration<br />
is recommended to run Service Technician Workbench on a desktop computer:<br />
Desktop<br />
• 2.4 Ghz MHz Pentium-compatible processor<br />
• 512 MB RAM (256MB) Minimum (1 GB recommended)<br />
• 40 GB hard disk drive with at least 1.5 GB hard drive space available<br />
• File transfer device (such as a 3.5" disk drive or USB port and compatible Jump-drive)<br />
• Third generation DVD drive<br />
• 17" VGA (1024 x 768 256 Colors) adapter and monitor.<br />
• Hewlett Packard LaserJet V or compatible printer<br />
• Pointing device built in or external, such as Microsoft Ballpoint Mouse<br />
• Emulation or LAN adapter and software suitable for the dealer host computer<br />
• Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP<br />
• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.5 and 6.0; browser must support Java Script and HTML,<br />
Version 2<br />
• TCP/IP Dial-up Adapter (needed only for communicating between Service Information System<br />
and Service Advisor or DBS through Parts Integrator). Also need TCP/IP Dial-up Adapter to send<br />
and receive Feedback in STW.<br />
• RS232 port with 16550AF UART or PCMCIA card to RS232 adapter or USB to RS232 adapter<br />
(Cat part # 237-7547)<br />
• Ethernet or USB port (needed only for users with Data View II)<br />
Laptop<br />
• 1.4 GHz Pentium-compatible processor<br />
• 512 MB RAM Minimum (1 GB recommended)<br />
• 20 GB hard disk drive with at least 1.5 GB hard drive space available<br />
• File transfer device (such as a 3.5" disk drive or USB port and compatible Jump-drive)<br />
• Third generation DVD drive<br />
• 11" or larger active matrix color screen<br />
• Hewlett Packard LaserJet V or compatible printer<br />
• Pointing device, built-in or external<br />
• Emulation or LAN adapter and software suitable for the dealer host computer<br />
• Microsoft Windows ( 2000 or XP)<br />
• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.5 and 6.0; browser must support Java Script and HTML,<br />
Version 2<br />
• TCP/IP Dial-up Adapter (needed only for communicating between Service Information System<br />
and Service Advisor or DBS through Parts Integrator). Also need TCP/IP Dial-up Adapter to send<br />
and receive Feedback in STW.<br />
• RS232 port with 16550AF UART or PCMCIA card to RS232 adapter or USB to RS232 adapter<br />
(Cat part # 237-7547)<br />
• Ethernet or USB port (needed only for users with Data View II)<br />
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