There are two sets of minimum requirements described below.
It is not necessary to restrict workstations for use with PACER On-Line only. Workstations may include other software applications that the agency requires.
A. Minimum Workstation Requirements
(Dialin Access to PACER On-Line With Digital Imaging) |
486 Processor or higher |
256K Cache |
16MB Memory |
220MB of free space on hard drive |
Microsoft Compatible Mouse |
High Performance Video Graphics Card (w/2MB VRAM) |
Color Monitor 15", 17", 19" (19" preferred if agency views high
volume of digital images on-line) |
3 ½ 1.44 MB Floppy Drive |
2 Serial Ports (for mouse and modem) |
1 Parallel Port (for printer) |
14,400 or higher V.34 Modem |
MS Dos 6.0 |
Windows 3.1, 3.11, or higher (Windows NT, Windows 95/98) |
DeskJet or LaserJet quality printer w/minimum 4MB RAM, (8MB preferred); LaserJet quality
is recommended for agencies printing high volume of digital images |
Secure ID Card (supplied by FMS) |
Citrix WinFrame Client (supplied by FMS) (Netscape 2.0 or higher, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 or higher) |