eSignal Web Application System Requirements (This is only viewable in Microsoft IE)

Operating System
CBOT ADVANTAGE requires a PC running Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or XP, which can be found at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/. Windows may require Service Packs, which can be found at: Windows® Update.

Browser
To function properly, CBOT ADVANTAGE must be run on Internet Explorer 5.5 or greater. Internet Explorer can be downloaded and installed from http://www.microsoft.com/ie/ or from Windows® Update. ***CBOT ADVANTAGE will not operate in the AOL browser environment. You must minimize AOL and use Internet Explorer.***

Cookies
To fully experience the power of CBOT ADVANTAGE, you must use cookies. To ensure that you can accept cookies, please follow the instructions given below:

Internet Explorer 5.5

1. From your menu bar, choose Tools -> Internet Options.
2. Click on the "Security" tab.
3. Choose Medium, Medium-Low or Low for security settings. We suggest that you choose Medium security.
4. If you do not feel comfortable with Medium security settings and would like to use High security settings, you will need to click the "Custom Level" button and enable "Allow cookies that are stored on your computer" and "Allow per session cookies".

Internet Explorer 6.0

1. From your menu bar, choose Tools -> Internet Options.
2. Click on the "Privacy" tab.
3. Please ensure that you are set at a Medium Privacy level. You may have to click on the "Default" button to show the privacy slider bar again.

Java Virtual Machine
CBOT ADVANTAGE uses Java Applets to give you the best Quote and Charting experience. You will need to download and install the latest Sun Java® Virtual Machine. If you currently have a Sun Java® Virtual Machine installed and need to update, please visit the Sun Java® website to download the latest version: http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp

Monitor Display
CBOT ADVANTAGE requires at least a 256 color display.

Internet Connection
CBOT ADVANTAGE requires a 128K internet connection. Broadband connections (DSL, Cable, T1) will improve application performance.

Memory
CBOT ADVANTAGE requires at least 128MB RAM.

Processor
CBOT ADVANTAGE requires a Pentium II 350MHz or greater for optimal performance.