Chapter 8: Installing Fooocus-MRE and System Requirements
Introduction
Installing Fooocus-MRE is a straightforward process, and ensuring your system meets the necessary requirements is crucial for optimal performance. This chapter combines the installation guide with the system requirements for Fooocus-MRE.
Step-by-Step Installation Guide
- Download the Software:
- Visit the official GitHub repository of Fooocus-MRE.
- Click on the ‘Download’ link to download the installation package.
- Extract the Files:
- Use a file manager like 7-Zip or WinRAR to extract the downloaded files.
- Run the Installation:
- Open the extracted folder and run the
run.batfile. - Fooocus-MRE will download the necessary models during the first launch:
- The base model file
sd_xl_base_1.0_0.9vae.safetensors. - The refiner model file
sd_xl_refiner_1.0_0.9vae.safetensors. - The inpaint control model file
inpaint.fooocus.patch(if using the inpaint feature).
- The base model file
- Open the extracted folder and run the
- Launch Fooocus-MRE:
- After the models are downloaded, you can start generating images with Fooocus-MRE.
System Requirements
- GPU Memory: A minimum of 4GB GPU memory (VRAM) is required. Fooocus-MRE is compatible with Nvidia graphics cards.
- System Memory: At least 8GB of system memory (RAM) is needed for smooth operation.
Conclusion
With Fooocus-MRE installed and your system meeting the requirements, you’re ready to explore the capabilities of this AI-powered image generation tool. If you encounter any issues during installation, refer to the troubleshooting guide in the GitHub repository.