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Chapter 2: Hardware configuration 13

Chapter 2: Hardware configuration

System requirements

Operating system
The Bridgemate II scoring system needs Windows XP SP3 or higher.

Hardware
Recommended configuration:

Processor Pentium III 600MHz or higher
Memory 256MB or higher

Installing Bridgemate Control Software

To install the Bridgemate II scoring system, you will need to run the BCS install file. This software is
supplied on CD Rom by your Bridgemate supplier, or the latest version may be downloaded from
http://support.bridgemate.com or your Bridgemate supplier’s website. The requirements for the
installation of the Bridgemate II software may differ, depending on your scoring program. For more
information about where to install the software on your PC, please consult the information supplied
with your scoring program or by your Bridgemate supplier. To install Bridgemate II on a separate
client, we recommend the default folder (=C:\Program files\Bridgemate Pro).

Installing driver for USB driver

If this is the first time you are going to install Bridgemate Control Software on your computer, you are
asked to install the driver for the Bridgemate II USB server. Please make sure you keep this option
checked in order to have the driver properly installed.

Installing the server

Install driver and connect USB server

Before connecting the Bridgemate II USB server to your computer, the driver must be installed. The
driver is included in the installation package of Bridgemate Control Software. In case you haven’t
installed this application yet, please do so.

Once the driver has been installed on your computer, you can connect the server to any of your USB
ports on your computer through the USB cable which is supplied with your server. Windows will
automatically recognize the device and finalize the installation of the driver software.

Power supply through USB port and batteries

The server will receive its power supply from your computer through the USB cable. If a USB hub is
used, make sure the hub is powered through an external power supply. Otherwise the server may not
receive sufficient power to operate properly.

Batteries

Batteries are used in the event of power failure, for example when the computer is switched off. The
battery compartment on the bottom of the server holds four AA 1.5 volt batteries (not included). Install
the four batteries as indicated.

If both USB power and batteries are used, the server will obtain its power from the USB port. The
batteries will only be activated if the USB port is not supplying power (when the computer is switched