IT Standards & Specifications
Specifications for Voice and Data
Are you a project manager or contractor involved in the installation or alteration of IT facilities?
The document specifies the standards that the University works to, for the installation of IT facilities and Communications cabling.
These documented standards cover design aspects through to installation requirements.
Recommended Computer Standards for Home Use
Thinking about purchasing a computer for home use?
The information below is a guide to assist in selecting a suitable computer. The type of computer required will depend on the UOW course you are undertaking and the software required – it is recommended that you consult with the relevant Faculty for any special hardware/software requirements before purchasing a computer.
Minimum Desktop Specifications
Operating System | Windows 7 Home |
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Processor Speed | 2.0 GHz |
RAM | 4GB RAM (Memory) |
Hard Drive | 120GB |
CD RW or DVD RW Drive | RW drive is recommended as a backup device for your course work, should your computer ever fail, be damaged or stolen. |
Networking Card | Allow access to Internet via a Internet Service Provider (ISP) eg: Bigpond, |
USB Slots | Attach other devices such as printers, memory sticks, USB modems |
Other Accessories | 20” Flat Panel Monitor |
Optional Accessories | Speakers, Bluetooth Module |
Extended Warranty & Insurance | Recommend purchasing extended support warranty & accidental damage & theft Insurance |
Minimum Laptop Specifications
Operating System | Windows 7 Home |
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Processor Speed | 2.0GHz (Pentium M, Centrino or Celeron - Note: Pentium M & Centrino have a longer battery life) |
RAM | 4GB |
Graphics Card | 128 Mb |
Hard Drive | 120GB |
CD RW or DVD RW Drive | RW drive is recommended as a backup device for your course work, should your computer ever fail, be damaged or stolen. |
PCI 802.11/a/b/g Wireless Card | Provide UOW network access from within UOW campuses, find out more about Wireless at UOW. |
Networking Card/Modem | Via an ISP, provides network access to UOW from off campus. |
USB Slots | Attach other devices such as printers, memory sticks |
Extended Warranty & Insurance | Recommend purchasing extended support warranty & accidental damage & theft Insurance. |
Consider purchasing a service contract for technical support of your computer. An extended 2 year warranty is money well worth spending. With the added 2 year service contract, your computer will be covered for a total of 3 years.
Always buy the most you can afford and keep in mind the weight when considering a laptop, as you will be carrying the laptop, along with your textbooks.
Standard Software Requirements
- Email Client (e.g. Microsoft Outlook)
- Web Browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari)
- Anti Virus Protection (protects your computer from viruses)
- Word Processing / Spreadsheet (e.g. Microsoft Office 2010, Open Office)
- PDF Viewer (Adobe Reader)
Are you a project manager or contractor involved in the installation or alteration of IT facilities?