Computing Homepage
 

Computing HelpDesk Hours:

Phone: 540-568-3555
Mon-Thu: 8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
(during class session)

Exceptions:

November 23-24, 2009:
Open 8am-5pm

November 25, 2009:
Open 8am-Noon

November 26-27:
Closed



Minimum Support Specifications

In order to successfully connect to our campus network your computer must meet the following minimum system specifications:

Please note: All computer configurations must be running Symantec AntiVirus software available from the Computing downloads page.


Recommended Minimum Computer Configuration for Existing Desktop Computers
6/1/2009

PC Processor 2.8 GHz Pentium4
  RAM 1 GB
  Operating System Windows XP Pro SP2
  Office Application MS Office 2003 Professional
  Browser Internet Explorer 7.0
Macintosh Processor 2.0GHz
  RAM 1 GB
  Operating System OS X 10.4 (Tiger)
  Office Application MS Office 2004
  Browser Safari 3.x




Recommended Configuration for New Computers
6/1/2009

PC (Dell Optiplex/Latitude) Processor 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
  RAM 2 GB
  Operating System Windows XP Pro SP2
Windows Vista Business or Ultimate for Student-Owned PCs
  Office Application MS Office Pro 2007
  Optical Drive CD/RW, DVD+/-RW
Macintosh Processor 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
  RAM 2 GB
  Operating System 10.5 (Leopard)
  Office Application MS Office 2008
  Optical Drive SuperDrive

 

If you are looking to purchase a new computer that is compliant with our
network, check out the computer deals at the JMU Bookstore.

If you have any other questions, call the HelpDesk at (540)-568-3555
or email helpdesk@jmu.edu.