SOFTIMAGE|XSI v.6.x System Requirements: Windows XP Professional
Operating system:
- Windows XP Professional SP2
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Note: It is recommended that you install the 32-bit version of XSI v.6.x on a supported 32-bit operating system and the 64-bit version of XSI v.6.x on a supported 64-bit operating system. Softimage does not officially support 32-bit applications running on 64-bit machines.
Although it is not a supported configuration, it is possible to run 32-bit versions of SOFTIMAGE|XSI Foundation or the XSI Foundation trial, provided that you have the following components installed:
An Advanced or Essentials license will unlock both the 32-bit version as well as the 64-bit version of XSI v.6.x. You can run the setups for both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions from the SOFTIMAGE|XSI v.6.x Software DVD or download the appropriate setup from the download section.
Hardware:
- Workstation with AMD K8 or higher processor of 1GigHz or more.
or
- Workstation with Intel Pentium IV or higher processor of 1GigHz or more.
Graphics Card:
OpenGL accelerated graphics card. 128 MB RAM or more recommended. Click here for an updated list of supported cards and recommended drivers.
Hardware key (dongle):
Required for Essentials, Advanced, and standalone render nodes. Student and Foundation models do not require a dongle.
- A USB hardware key attached to the USB port of each computer designated as a license server.
or
- A serial hardware key attached to the serial port of each computer designated as a license server. In the case of the Sentinel serial dongle, you may also require a 25 pin-male to 9 pin-female converter (supplied with the dongle).
Privileges:
- To run XSI, you can be a Restricted user (Users), Standard user (Power Users), or an Administrator.
- To install and license XSI, you must be an Administrator.
License server:
Software Protection Manager (SPM™) installed on a computer that is accessible from your workstation.
Available hard-disk space:
710 MB for a typical installation, 740 MB for Windows x64. Setup requires additional temporary disk space for your system’s temporary folder when decompressing files during installation.
TCP/IP:
TCP/IP service protocol installed on both client and server computers.
RAM:
1 GB of RAM required minimum.
Display resolution:
1280 x 1024 screen resolution recommended.
Mouse:
Three-button mouse.
Web browser:
- A web browser to view any HTML documentation.
- Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later to use the Net View tool.
Additional Recommendations:
- An Internet connection to activate the software with a license.
- A DVD drive if installing the software or browsing the media from the Softimage
Software DVD.
- WinZip tool to extract any downloaded setup files.
- A backup device, such as a DAT, 1/4" tape drive, removable hard disk, or DVD/CD-R/CD-RW drive.
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