Computer Requirements
Below are the requirements for connecting a computer to the campus network. For steps on connecting your personal computer to the USD network, view our short instructional video.
All computers must meet the minimum requirements to connect to the USD network. If purchasing a new computer, ITS recommends exceeding those minimum requirements for optimum performance.
Requirements may change at any time. Please refer to this page before making any computer purchases.
Some academic programs will require a laptop or tablet computer. To ensure you have a computer that will meet your academic needs, please review the Academic Requirements.
IBM or compatible PC |
Macintosh |
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| CPU | Recommended: Intel Core 2 Duo Minimum: 2.2 GHz or less than 5 years old |
Recommended: G5, Intel Core 2 Duo Minimum: G4 |
| Memory | Recommended: 2 GB Minimum: 1024 MB |
Recommended: 2 GB
Minimum: 1024 MB |
| Hard Drive |
Required: 5 GB free |
Required: 5 GB free |
| Operating System |
Recommended: Windows XP Pro or Windows Vista Not Recommended: XP Home, Vista Home Basic, Windows 2000, or Windows 7 |
Minimum: MacOS 10.4 or greater Not Allowed: MacOS 9.0 or below |
| Ethernet Adapter |
Recommended: 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet adapter Minimum: 10Base-T Ethernet adapter |
Recommended: 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet adapter Minimum: 10Base-T Ethernet adapter |
| Recommended Adapter |
Recommended: Intel, 3Com Other good brands: SMC, Allied Telesyn |
Recommended: Apple, Asante, Dayna |
| Wireless Networking |
Recommended: 802.11n Minimum: 802.11g |
Recommended: 802.11n Minimum: 802.11g |