Please read these system requirements carefully. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Computer Requirements

The T.O.V.A. 8 requires a computer that has:

• An x86 or x86-64 processor running at 1 GHz or better
• 512 MB or more of memory
• 100 MB or more of hard drive space
• One free USB port on the computer (not on an external USB hub)

The T.O.V.A. 8 requires a display that:

• is equal to or greater than 10 inches (measured diagonally)
• has a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or better

Operating System Requirements

The T.O.V.A. 8 can run on the following operating systems:

Windows

• Windows XP (32-bit, SP2 or better)
• Windows Vista (all versions)
• Windows 7 (all versions)

Mac

• Mac OS X 10.6.2 or newer
• MacBook Air users must have an external optical drive in order to use the Precision Test Environment (PTE).
• iMac users must use a USB keyboard (not a wireless keyboard) in order to use the Precision Test Environment (PTE).

Linux

• Linux 2.6.13 or newer (Note: Linux installations are only partially supported, please inquire for more information)

External Audio/Video ("EAV") Setup Requirements

EAV setups allow the user to administer the T.O.V.A. without rebooting.

• Requires an external monitor and speakers, as on a desktop computer.
• A VGA video port on the host PC is strongly recommended.

Precision Test Environment ("PTE") Setup

The PTE setup allows administering the T.O.V.A. test on a computer without an external monitor, such as a laptop. This requires rebooting the computer into the T.O.V.A. 8 PTE.

• Requires a graphics card that supports 1024 x 768 x 16-bit video mode.
• Bluetooth keyboards and mice are not supported. For example, this means that the wireless keyboard shipped with the Apple iMac will not work.
• Apple computers require a optical (CD) drive and the included T.O.V.A. boot CD to enter the PTE.

Note that:

• Most "netbook" and many "ultraportable" laptops do not meet the screen size and resolution requirements and thus will not work with the PTE.
• We don't recommend Toshiba Satellite or Satellite Pro laptops because of their often incompatible designs.