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Frequently Asked Questions
General
General
What computer specifications does
the School of Nursing recommend?
The computer should
be an Intel Core Duo or Pentium processor
system capable of running a Microsoft
Windows Operating System, either Vista
or Windows XP. Windows Vista Ultimate
is the preferred operating system if
purchasing a new computer. The computer
system must be able to run Microsoft
Office
Professional 2007, and Internet Explorer
version 7.0. The School of Nursing
currently uses Microsoft Office 2007
Professional and stores files in Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Outlook
Web Access is used for student E-Mail.
Students can download important files
and obtain
E-Mail through Internet Explorer version
7.0. (2007-2008)
Desktop
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Processor |
Intel
Pentium D 3.0 Ghz |
Intel
Core Duo 2.4 Ghz |
RAM |
1
GB |
2 GB |
Hard
Drive |
120
GB |
160
GB |
Modem |
56K |
Broadband |
Network
Card |
10/100
Ethernet |
INT
Gigabit Ethernet |
DVD |
Any |
DVD±/R±RW/CD-R/RW |
CD-RW
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Any |
48/24/48X
CDRW |
Sound
Card & Speakers |
Any |
Any |
Monitor |
15”
flat panel or CRT |
19"
flat panel |
Warranty |
1
year parts & labor |
3
year parts & labor |
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Printer
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Ink
jet |
Laser
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Laptop
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Recommended |
Processor |
Intel
Core Duo 2.4 Ghz |
RAM |
2
GB |
Hard
Drive |
120
GB (w/Free Fall Sensor) |
Modem |
56K |
Network
Card |
INT
Gigabit Ethernet and
802.11a/g/n
Wireless |
DVD |
DVD±/R±RW/CD-R/RW |
CD-RW
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Any |
Sound
Card & Speakers |
Any |
Screen |
14.1"
display |
Warranty |
3
year parts & labor |
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What are the requirements to plug
into the LSUHSC network?
Nursing students who elect to connect
their computers to any port in the LSUHSC
network are responsible for maintaining
the following requirements:
- The computer configuration must
be compatible with the LSUHSC network.
- The computer must be free of all
viruses. If a computer has a virus,
the student is responsible for removing
the virus.
- The computer must be running reliable
anti-virus software that is updated
regularly.
- The computer must be kept up to
date with all of the security patches
from Microsoft. The student is responsible
for making sure that the security
patches are installed.
- Within the School of Nursing the
computer will be attached to the network
by means of a patch cord. The School
of Nursing does not support wireless
networking at this time.
I am using McAfee VirusScan. How
do I update the virus definition (DAT) files
and scan engine?
1. Right-click on the VirusScan taskbar
icon (next to the clock) and choose
"Update Now..." from the menu.
2. At this point, the software will
scan for available updates.
3. After any available updates have
completed the installation process,
click the "Close" button.
How do I update my computer with
the latest Microsoft security patches?
1. Open Internet Explorer and go to
"Tools" and "Windows
Update". If you do not use Internet
Explorer, go to the following web address:
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
2. After you have reached the site,
click on "Express Install".
3. Your computer will then be scanned
for missing patches.
4. Any missing patches will be listed.
Click "Install" to begin the
installation process.
Does the LSUHSC have a computer
usage policy I must comply with?
At all times, when using campus computers
and resources, students must comply
with Chancellor’s Memoranda CM-42. Click
here to view this document.
How do I access the library's
website?
To access the library's website, click
on the following link: http://www.lsuhsc.edu/no/library/
I can't open files with .docx or .pptx extensions.
If you have an older version of Microsoft
Office and are having trouble opening
files created with Microsoft Office
2007, you can download a compatibility
pack at the following location: click
here.
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