Computer requirements
Ensure your computer meets the minimum computer requirements defined on this page before installing or using SMART Learning Suite 17.
Note
Operating systems and other third-party software released after this SMART software might not be supported.
Windows operating system softwareGeneral | |
Supported operating systems | Windows 10 Windows 8.1 Windows 7 SP1 (with Platform Update KB2670838 and Security Update KB4012215, or any future update that supersedes it). |
Minimum hard disk space | 4.7 GB |
Minimum specs for standard and high definition displays (up to 1080p and similar) | |
Minimum processor | Intel Core 2 Duo |
Minimum RAM | 2 GB |
Minimum specs for ultra high definition displays (4K) | |
Minimum graphics card | Integrated* GPU |
Minimum processor | With integrated* GPU: Intel Core i3 With discrete GPU: Intel Core 2 Duo |
Minimum RAM | 4 GB |
Recommended specs for ultra high definition displays (4K) | |
Recommended graphics card | Discrete GPU |
Recommended processor | Intel Core i3 |
Recommended RAM | 8 GB |
Other requirements | |
Programs | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.1 for SMART Notebook software and SMART Ink Microsoft Visual Studio Tools 2010 for Office for SMART Ink Adobe Reader 8.0 or later DirectX technology 10 or later for SMART Notebook software DirectX 10 compatible graphics hardware for SMART Notebook software |
Web access | Internet Explorer Internet browser 8 or later Internet access to download SMART software |
*Any integrated GPU capable of 4K will meet our minimum requirements if the GPU has dual-channel memory configured.
Important
Some features require access to specific web sites. You might need to white list those web sites if your network restricts outbound Internet access.
For a complete list of websites to white list see SMART knowledge base article SMART Notebook add-ons behave unexpectedly behind a firewall or proxy.
All prerequisite third-party software is built into the EXE file and is automatically installed in the correct order if you deploy the EXE file.
The required Microsoft .NET Framework and Microsoft Visual Studio Tools 2010 for Office prerequisites will be installed automatically when you run the EXE file.
OS X operating system softwareGeneral | |
Supported operating systems | macOS High Sierra (10.13) macOS Sierra (10.12) OS X El Capitan (10.11) OS X Yosemite (10.10) |
Minimum hard disk space | 2.3 GB |
Minimum specs for standard and high definition displays (up to 1080p and similar) | |
Minimum processor | Intel Core 2 Duo |
Minimum RAM | 2 GB |
Minimum specs for ultra high definition displays (4K) | |
Recommended system | Late 2013 Retina MacBook Pro or later |
Minimum RAM | 8 GB |
Recommended specs for ultra high definition displays (4K) | |
Recommended system | Late 2013 MacBook Pro or later |
Minimum RAM | 8 GB |
Other requirements | |
Web access | Safari 8 or later Internet access to download SMART software |
Important
Some features require access to specific websites. You might need to white list those websites if you restrict outbound Internet access.
See SMART knowledge base article SMART Notebook add-ons behave unexpectedly behind a firewall or proxy for a complete list of websites to white list.
Notes
For compatibility with displays running at 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD), the following specifications are required:
Minimum: Late 2013 Retina MacBook Pro with 8 GB of RAM
Recommend: Late 2013 Mac Pro
In order to have the best customer experience possible when using your SMART Board 8084i and 6065 interactive flat panels, see the following knowledge base article: Best display performance for SMART Board 8084i and 6065 interactive flat panels.