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  1. Central System Setup

VxAdmin Hardware Setup

Part of the Central System, VxAdmin is used by local election administrators to program elections, print ballots, and tabulate results on election night.

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Hardware Overview

VxAdmin is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) laptop pre-installed with VotingWorks software and an HP printer. All USB drives, cords, adapters, and programmable smartcards needed to operate the system are included and stored in an orange case.

VxAdmin Setup

VxAdmin can be set up through the following steps:

  1. Unbox and Setup Printer:

2. Setup VxAdmin laptop:

VxAdmin hardware setup is complete.

Remove printer and power cord
Plug the power cord into the back of the printer and into an outlet
Press the power button to turn on
Open the case by lifting the latches
Remove laptop
Remove components
Plug components in