Computer/processor

Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon 64, or equivalent

Memory

2 gigabytes (GB) of RAM

Data and Voice

Minimum 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor. We recommend 2.0 gigahertz (32-bit or 64- bit).

Video

See Lync Client Video Requirements

Display resolution

1024x768 required

Graphics hardware

• Support for Microsoft DirectX 9 application programming interface

• 128 megabytes (MB) of graphics memory (minimum). We recommend 256 MB of graphics memory.

• Windows Display Driver Model driver

• Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware

• 32 bits per pixel

Telephony

Microphone and speakers, headset with microphone, or equivalent device(s). Recommended devices:

• Phones with the “Optimized for Microsoft Lync” logo (see Phones and Devices Qualified for Microsoft Lync at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=208938 for a list)

• Phones that run Lync Phone Edition

Video source

USB 2.0 video camera or Polycom CX5000 HD device (RoundTable device)

Bandwidth Requirements

See Network bandwidth requirements for media traffic