Before you install the software make sure your computer meets the technical system requirements detailed below.
Check that your PC meets the system requirements. Check CPU/RAM as well as hard disk space. The table below provides minimum system requirements.
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Component |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
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CPU |
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Intel® Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 |
Intel i5/7 processor or AMD Ryzen 5/7 |
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Operating system |
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Microsoft Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit editions), with the latest updates |
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Browser |
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Microsoft Edge or later |
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Memory |
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8 GB |
16 GB or more |
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Hard disk size |
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80 GB |
256 GB or more (solid state drive) |
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Free disk space |
† |
40 GB |
60 GB or more |
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Graphics card |
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Support for Highest Color (32bit) and resolution (1366 x 768) |
Support for Highest Color (32bit) and resolution (1920 x 1080 or higher) |
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Monitor |
¥ |
1366 x 768 screen resolution |
Dual monitors capable of displaying 1920 x 1080 screen resolution |
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Mouse |
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USB mouse |
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USB port |
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Required for data transfer (designs to USB stick) and configure BERNINA WiFi Device. |
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Sound card |
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Required for online video help. |
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Internet connection |
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Internet connection required to sign in to authenticate BERNINA V9, receive software updates and access online content. You can use the software offline provided you connect to the Internet at least once every 30 days so that we can validate your software license. You will not have all features while working offline. |
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BERNINA V9 occupies up to 5GB of hard disk space, depending on options installed. CorelDRAW® SE also takes up an additional 3GB.
Some controls may be hidden on the user interface if you run your monitor at low resolutions. The physical size of your monitor will have a bearing on the optimum screen resolution. Larger fonts will exacerbate the problem. If you experience visibility issues, try adjusting both screen resolution and font size. For example, a resolution of 1600 X 900 with a font size of 100% or 125% should be acceptable.
BERNINA V9 can be installed on Intel-based Mac computers using Boot Camp to run Windows 10/11 on a dedicated partition. A partition of at least 85GB is required, 100 GB is recommended. Using the software with Parallels to run Windows on a Mac OS is only supported on a limited basis and the following should be noted: FAQ
The software is shipped with a product key which can be found inside the software kit. Each product key allows your system to be uniquely identified. You will be prompted to enter the product key to register and activate the product when the software is launched the first time following installation. Please keep the product key in a secure place.
Each licensed copy of the software is for a single user. It entitles you to install the product on up to three (3) devices, but you may only run the product on one (1) device concurrently. This restriction does not apply to BERNINA WiFi Connector which can be run on a second computer at the same time as you are running BERNINA V9.
Note All computers must use the same login details – email address and password. Should you wish to run the software on another computer, you must first sign out and ‘release’ the license from the current computer. This can be done via the File > Sign Out and Release License command.