User:Lynnae/Laptop Extended Build Guide

1. Inspect the system
&#9744; Check the system for missing or damaged parts. &#9744; Note any findings on the Keeper label. &#9744; Make repairs as directed by your instructor.

2. Verify Keeper label information
The Keeper label is used to:
 * Identify information needed to determine how much RAM to install, and what size hard drive.
 * Track the laptop through memtest, battery testing, and the build process.
 * Transfer notes about the laptop from builder to builder, and the instructors.

You will fill out more information on the Keeper label as you go. To start, make sure that information in the following fields is filled out: If you need to find additional information, (REFER TO EVAL STEP #).
 * CPU type and speed
 * RAM size and type

4. Install an imaged hard drive

 * Use the chart on the laptop build room whiteboard to figure out what size hard drive to install.
 * Figure out if you need a SATA or IDE hard drive, and ask your instructor for the drive.
 * Find caddy parts, adapters and screws as needed.

5. Set the BIOS boot order
&#9744; Verify that BIOS recognizes the same amount of RAM as is marked on the Keeper label. &#9744; Make sure that no BIOS or administrative passwords are set. APPENDIX REFERENCE?
 * Optical drive first
 * Hard Drive second
 * Network boot last. You may need to enable this option on another BIOS page.
 * Disable or ignore other options.

6. Configure wireless
Confirm wireless is working. Troubleshoot any wireless issues. Please see the Non-existant 12.04 GUI wireless step-by-step guide in the appendix. Please see the Wireless Troubleshooting Guide in the appendix. for troubleshooting help.