Standard Specifications

Standard Hardware Specifications

Minimum requirements for devices connecting to the University of Galway campus network

Only Enterprise, Professional or Business versions of the Windows Operating System can be connected to the University of Galway Campus Network. If you have a device running Home Basic or Home Premium you can connect to the Wireless Network.

The specifications listed below are for PC and Apple Macintosh systems. The specifications are separated into recommended specification for a new computer and the acceptable minimum that can be supported by Information Solutions and Services.

To reimage your PC/Laptop to the standard build, you can log a ticket using the Service Desk ticketing system. A facility is available for staff to reimage their own machine via DVD. These DVDs and instructions are available at the Library and ISS helpdesk. N.B. The process of reimaging involves deleting all data on the hard drive. Ensure all personal data is full backed before reimaging your computer.

Please see ISS Statement of Support for Computers Purchased Outside of the NUI Galway Central Procurement Contract

 Note: Information about buying new computer equipment is available online.