This document is the Varian MS Workstation Version 6.9.1 Release/Update Notes, which introduces the updates in this version and how they will affect users, including system requirements, installation methods, etc.
This document provides release and update notes for the Varian (now Agilent) MS Workstation software version 6.9.1. It outlines items of interest to all users, including general operational considerations such as system requirements, anti-virus software recommendations, and power scheme settings to prevent communication failures.
The guide also details installation procedures, including prerequisites like Administrator privileges and available disk space. It lists supported GC/MS and LC/MS instruments, notes the introduction of new drivers for specific models (450-GC and 431-GC), and explains compatibility with Microsoft Access templates.
| Operating System | Windows 2000 or XP Professional |
|---|---|
| Processor Requirement | Pentium III (or higher), at least 1 GHz |
| Video Resolution | 1280 x 1024 x 256 resolution or greater |
| RAM Requirement | At least 1GB RAM |
| CD-ROM Drive Speed | 16X or faster |
The software supports GC/MS models including the 300-MS, 320-MS, 200-MS, 240-MS/4000, Saturn 2000, 1200, and 1200L, as well as LC/MS models like the 310-MS, 320-MS, 1200L, and 500-MS.
No, Windows Vista is not yet supported by this version of the software.
System performance in general and quantitation can be seriously degraded. It is recommended to disable On-Access Scanning or exclude MS Workstation file types from automated scanning.